Despite the measures against COVID-19, the New York Yankees and Mets will be allowed to start the next Major League season with full states at a maximum capacity of 20 percent. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced at a press conference that the Yankees could have as many as 10,850 fans for their April 1 opener against Toronto at Yankee Stadium and the Mets could have as many as 8,384 for their opener at home. on April 8 against Miami at City Field.
Attendees will need to present proof of immunization against COVID-19 or a negative COVID-19 test. That requirement will be reassessed in mid-May.
“The numbers are going down. We have to start moving forward,” Cuomo said.
Infection rates in New York City began to decline in mid-January, but have stabilized. The city and surrounding suburbs have one of the highest infection rates in the United States.
“Let’s move on”
Cuomo began allowing fans to return with the NFL’s Buffalo Bills in the playoffs, who drew 6,772 apiece, about 9.4 percent capacity at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, for their 27th win. -24 over Indianapolis on January 9 and for their 17 -3 loss to Baltimore on January 16.
“We did tests. It worked remarkably well, ” Cuomo said.” It was a great demonstration. Now let’s move on. “
It announced in mid-February that indoor sports stadiums could allow 10 percent capacity starting Feb. 23, hurting NBA and NHL teams.
Performing arts also return
Performing arts will be allowed outdoors beginning April 1 with 20 percent capacities in venues of 2,500 or more people.
Sports facilities with capacity for 1,500 or more spectators will be allowed 10 percent capacity and 2,500 or more outdoors will be allowed 20 percent capacity. Proof of a vaccine or negative COVID-19 test will be required.
Contacts will be followed up to determine if anyone in attendance has become infected.
“I think you’ll see capacity increase and testing requirements decrease as we get more evidence. But we want to start safely and smartly,” Cuomo said.
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