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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy are holding a joint press briefing on the coronavirus pandemic on Friday as both states gradually reopen their economies amid a decline in cases.
Both Cuomo and Murphy have taken steps in the past week to reopen more businesses in their states as they continue to roll out doses of Covid-19 vaccines. Last week, Cuomo said New York restaurants could reopen their limited-capacity indoor dining areas from Feb. 14.
Cuomo also said the state would take steps to reopen some venues for wedding ceremonies starting in mid-March.
Meanwhile, Murphy on Wednesday announced that restaurants in New Jersey could increase their indoor dining operations from 25% to 35%. The state will also allow indoor gatherings for events, such as weddings and funerals, and indoor performance venues with a capacity of 35% or with a limit of 150 people, he said.
New Jersey reports a weekly average of 3,973 cases of Covid-19 daily, while New York reports an average of 9,722 cases per day, showing a decrease of more than 20% compared to last week for both states, according to a CNBC report. analysis of the data compiled. by Johns Hopkins University.
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