New York City limits bars, restaurants to takeout; closes nightclubs, theaters

[NYC Liberal]

Source: lohud

ALBANY – New York City will order all nightclubs, theaters and concert venues to close by Tuesday morning, a dramatic step to try and slow the spread of the novel coronavirus in the nation's most populous city.

Restaurants and bars in the city will also be limited to serving only takeout and delivery customers, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced late Sunday.

De Blasio said he will sign an executive order Monday putting his directive into place.

It will take effect 9 a.m. Tuesday morning, he said.

Read more: https://www.lohud.com/story/news/2020/03/15/coronavirus-nyc-closes-nightclubs-movie-theaters-limits-restaurants/5056561002/

[msongs]

1. well thats a drag for people who never prepare food at or eat home. anyone in NYC like that? nt

[Rebl2]

2. I guess

they will learn how now! They can still get takeout or delivery.

[Polybius]

3. Awful news for all of the servers, bartenders, cooks, managers, and owners

This is massive. I hope we can find a way to pay them, and not have the owners pay utilities and rent while they are closed.

[AllyCat]

4. I wish we could get takeout margaritas from the Mexican restaurant around the corner