New York: bars, restaurants and cinemas reopen their doors

The days when New York was sealed off seem to be over. The city, which has suffered more than 1,000 deaths per day, is now experiencing a few dozen. Major improvements which are the result of a massive vaccination policy in the country. Indeed, the president Joe Biden has set the date for a return to normal life at the end of May. “On July 4, you, your friends, your family, will meet in your garden or in your neighborhood to have a barbecue and celebrate Independence Day”, he assured during an official speech. Thursday March 11.

A course that the President of the United States intends to take. As a result, 100 million doses of vaccine have been administered in the country, and more than 20% of New Yorkers have benefited. A victory that the city decides to celebrate by gradually regaining its nightlife.

Thus, bars, restaurants and cinemas have just reopened indoors. However, gauges have been set: the capacity of establishments remains limited to 50% and compliance with health measures is maintained, but the inhabitants are delighted with these notable improvements. “I see life picking up again, it’s incredible. », Declared a bar manager at the microphone of France Info. Before continuing: “A few days ago, we received the phone call telling us that we could reopen. We rushed to clean everything up and set up a system where customers can order while respecting social distancing. “

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