Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on June 15 that the State of New York reached its goal of 70% of adult New Yorkers receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. As anticipated based on prior announcements, Governor Cuomo...more
On June 8, 2021, the New York State Department of Health released updated interim guidance for office-based workplaces that removes significant prior restrictions. This new guidance comes on the heels of Governor Andrew...more
6/11/2021
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Crisis Management ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Public Health ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Screening Procedures ,
Social Distancing ,
Vaccinations ,
Virus Testing ,
Workplace Safety
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that effective Wednesday, May 19, 2021, New York State will adopt the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People for...more
5/19/2021
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Masks ,
New Guidance ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Public Gatherings ,
Public Health ,
Seating ,
Social Distancing ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been actively reviewing its COVID-19 guidance over the past few weeks and as expected, the new administration has issued significant new guidance and updates. ...more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new interim guidance on November 16, revising the approach businesses should take when determining whether critical infrastructure workers who have been exposed to...more
11/25/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Emergency Management Plans ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Essential Workers ,
Infectious Diseases ,
New Guidance ,
Operators of Essential Services ,
Public Health Emergency ,
Quarantine ,
Workplace Safety
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on October 31 that all travelers from out of state must quarantine for 14 days upon entrance and/or return to New York unless they meet specific exemptions....more
Following an increase in documented coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order permitting the state Department of Health to identify geographic areas that require enhanced public...more
10/12/2020
/ Business Closures ,
Contact Tracing ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Emergency Management Plans ,
Enforcement Authority ,
Executive Orders ,
Governor Cuomo ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Non-Essential Businesses ,
Public Health Emergency ,
State and Local Government ,
Workplace Safety