Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that the Capital Region has nearly met the requirements needed to begin reopening.


What You Need To Know


  • Governor Cuomo said all metrics are down across the state

  • Phase one includes construction, agriculture, retail, etc.

  • Some regions began reopening May 15.

Cuomo made the announcement during his daily COVID-19 briefing on Sunday in Albany. Recently, Cuomo’s briefings have been held in the locations that have announced reopenings.

 

 

Phase one of reopening the state includes the likes of constructions, agriculture (forestry, fishing, hunting), retail (curbside pickup), manufacturing, and wholesale trading.