State and local beaches and lakeshores will open the Friday before Memorial Day in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Delaware, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday. The news comes as the state saw a slight uptick in the number of new COVID-19 cases. Beaches will have to abide by several rules and regulations, he said, including remaining at no more than 50 percent capacity by controlling exits and entrances and limiting parking. Group contact activities remain banned, including sports and areas of gathering remain closed, such as picnic areas... playgrounds, arcades, pavilions, and amusement rides. Cuomo said he made the decision because neighboring states planned to open beaches, and he feared New Yorkers would leave the state and flood overcrowded beaches. source: Patch Workers and beachgoers will be expected to maintain social distancing, which will be enforced, Cuomo said. Wearing a mask will be required when social distancing is not possible.
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