BIG APPLE SHUT DOWN: NYC Orders Closures of Bars and Nightlife, Restaurants Now Take-Out Only

Originally published at: BIG APPLE SHUT DOWN: NYC Orders Closures of Bars and Nightlife, Restaurants Now Take-Out Only | Sean Hannity

New York City ordered the closure of bars, night clubs, and restaurants across the five boroughs Sunday night; making all establishments that serve food and beverages take-out and delivery only to stop the spread of the Coronavirus.

“Mayor Bill de Blasio announced late Sunday that the Big Apple’s nightlife will shut down and its restaurants and bars will only provide takeout or delivery service as authorities struggle to get ahead of the mounting coronavirus pandemic,” reports the NY Post.

Businesses have until 9am Tuesday morning to close their dining rooms to patrons. The move also applies to Starbucks, McDonalds, and other quick-service restaurants.

“Our lives are all changing in ways that were unimaginable just a week ago,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio.

BREAKING: Statement from @NYCMayor on restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. pic.twitter.com/rMK5rhCPL4

— NYC Mayor's Office (@NYCMayorsOffice) March 16, 2020

“We are taking a series of actions that we never would have taken otherwise in an effort to save the lives of loved ones and our neighbors,” he added.

“This virus can spread rapidly through the close interactions New Yorkers have in restaurants, bars and places where we sit close together,” de Blasio’s statement said. “We have to break that cycle.”

Read the full report here.

Source: NY Post

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