Cuomo predicts more COVID-19 restrictions, putting restaurants on edge

With Dr. Anthony Fauci making a guest appearance at Monday’s COVID-19 briefing, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said more restrictions are likely on their way. That announcement prompted criticism from dining industry advocates.

The governor said if hospitalization rates do not stabilize within the next five days that indoor dining will face additional restrictions. In New York City, that means indoor dining would be prohibited. Elsewhere in the state, the capacity would go from 50 percent to 25 percent.