„Any large stadium or arena — hockey, basketball, football, soccer, baseball, music shows, performances — any large arena can open on Feb. 23,“ Gov. Cuomo said.
Large stadiums and arenas in New York can reopen beginning Feb.23 with limited capacity if preapproved by the state’s department of health, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday. Stadiums that seat 10,000 or more people will be limited to 10% capacity and everyone entering the buildings must present a negative Covid-19 test within 72 hours of the event, he said. Face coverings, social distancing and temperature checks upon arrival also will be required, Cuomo said. The first major event that state health officials have already approved will take place at New York City’s Barclays Center, where the Brooklyn Nets will play against the Sacramento Kings on Feb.23, Cuomo said. „Any large stadium or arena — hockey, basketball, football, soccer, baseball, music shows, performances — any large arena can open on Feb.
