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Entry 2020.11.12 07:11 | Revision 2020.11.12 07:44
According to the Associated Press, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on the 11th (local time) that he had put in some lockdowns across the state to prevent an increase in coronavirus cases. Starting on the 13th, restaurants, bars and gyms in New York should close at 10pm. Also, in preparation for an increase in gatherings during the holiday season, including Thanksgiving, he plans to ban gatherings of 10 or more people.
Governor Cuomo told a news conference that day: “What we are seeing now is what we have predicted for the past few months” and “the crown is rising rapidly both nationally and around the world.”
Some blocking orders have been issued not only in New York, but also in Nevada and Wisconsin to stay at home. Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak urged residents to actively participate in the voluntary lockdown policy titled “Home Preparation” for the next two weeks. Governor Sisolak said: “If possible, companies should switch to telecommuting and not have dinners or parties to invite people.”
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers also announced the day before that he had signed a new executive order advising residents to stay home. Governor Ebers said: “It is not safe to go out. It is not safe to call other people at home,” he said.
Prior to this, similar measures were already introduced in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Since last week, Massachusetts has implemented a “ home evacuation warning, ” advising residents to stay home from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next day. Warned that it might go down