COVID-19 News

Here you will find news and information about the impact that COVID-19 has had on New York. If you were a frontline worker diagnosed with COVID-19, or if you have lost a loved one who was a frontline worker to this illness, please contact Finz & Finz, P.C., now to see whether you or your family members are eligible for compensation.

NYC Enforces COVID-19 Checkpoints | Finz & Finz, P.C.

NEW YORK, NY – New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the government will set up COVID-19 checkpoints across the city to enforce the mandatory 14-day quarantine for visitors from virus hotspots. De Blasio revealed this new COVID-19 protection measure during a press conference on Wednesday, August 5

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NYC Schools Adopt Partial Reopening in the Fall | Finz & Finz, P.C.

NEW YORK, NY – To reduce the spread of COVID-19, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that schools would not fully reopen in the fall. New York City has the largest school district in the country, consisting of 1,800 schools and accommodating approximately 1.1 million students. According to

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NYC Enters Phase 3 of COVID-19 Reopening Plan | Finz & Finz, P.C.

NEW YORK, NY – On Sunday, Governor Andrew Cuomo officially announced that New York City would enter Phase 3 of reopening on Monday, July 6. According to NBC 4 New York, Cuomo revealed that New York City would be allowed to enter Phrase 3 of reopening without indoor dining. Last

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Indoor Dining Will Remain Closed in NYC Due to COVID-19 | Finz & Finz, P.C.

NEW YORK, NY – Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Wednesday that the city would not reopen indoor dining during Phase 3, due to the surge in COVID-19 cases across the nation. According to NBC New York, Mayor de Blasio stated during a press conference on July 1 that indoor

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New York Implements New Quarantine For Visitors | Finz & Finz, P.C.

NEW YORK, NY – On Wednesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that anyone visiting New York from current COVID-19 hotspots must obey a mandatory two-week quarantine to help keep infection rates low across the state. According to NBC New York, Governor Cuomo, along with the governors of New Jersey and Connecticut,

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Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Plans Altered For COVID-19 | Finz & Finz, P.C.

NEW YORK, NY – Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that Macy’s would hold their annual Fourth of July fireworks spectacular, but that the show will be modified to reduce crowds during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. People throughout New York City look forward to Macy’s firework show all year, but with

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NYC Restaurants Prepare To Reopen On Monday | Finz & Finz, P.C.

NEW YORK, NY – Restaurants across the city spent the weekend preparing as New York City enters Phase 2 of COVID-19 reopening. Last week, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the city was prepared to enter Phase 2 of reopening on Monday, June 22. During Phase 2, restaurants can

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Record Low COVID-19 Cases Reported in NYC | Finz & Finz, P.C.

NEW YORK, NY – On Wednesday, New York City reported the lowest percentage of positive COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic. This data reinforced the city’s decision to move forward with Phase 2 of reopening. During a press conference on June 17, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that only

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Phase 2 Reopening Will Start Monday in NYC | Finz & Finz, P.C.

NEW YORK, NY – Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that New York City will commence Phase 2 of reopening on Monday, June 22. During a press conference on June 17, Cuomo stated that 14 days after the city entered Phase 1 the number of new coronavirus cases and hospitalizations remain below

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NYC Hospitals and Group Homes Allowing Visitors | Finz & Finz, P.C.

NEW YORK, NY – As COVID-19 cases continue to decline in New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo plans to allow family and friends to visit their loved ones at hospitals and group homes. However, nursing homes remain closed to visitors, according to a report by News Day. During his press conference today,

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