With no vaccine expected sooner on the horizon, states are recognizing the fact that we have to live with the virus for some time now. The best strategy is to adapt to ways that involve little to no risk. The health protocols devised for this purpose may help us a great deal in ‘fattening the curve’.
Keeping the commitment, authorities in NYC have decided to rise to the occasion to reopen business activities in the city. They are doing their best to find ways to resume the business activities along with following safety protocols. They have realized that it is not sustainable for longer to halt business activities on a much larger scale.
In the wake of the Coronavirus, a great number of people lost their jobs and were stuck inside their homes. Without jobs, people cannot stay indefinitely in their homes. Therefore authorities are coming up with plans to reopen businesses that comply with the instructions t help people deal with the crisis.
It is good news for thousands of professionals who were on their last legs due to the melting away of savings during the quarantine. The purposed plan is to reopen the industries in phases. All the sectors have been divided into two broad categories of essential and non-essential businesses. General information has been laid down for this purpose. All the businesses are subject to following the protocols installed by local authorities.
The businesses which fall under these categories may stay open statewide. In addition to it, certain commercial and recreational activities have been under observation to grant opening permission.
Also, there are some banks that are giving home loans during Covid-19.
Reopening businesses will directly translate into jobs since closing down businesses was the prime reason behind the spike in unemployment. As soon as they resume activities, hiring will rise exponentially in the city to fill in the space of previously released workers.
It is likely to open many gates of opportunities for the jobless people in NYC. In the middle of this crisis, it is a fresh of breath air for the New Yorkers who belong to the working class.
The following are the sectors that are going to open providing job opportunities for the seekers.
However, all these opportunities are subject to strictly observing the health protocols laid down by the state by everyone. They include:
Includes sectors such as construction, manufacturing, wholesale trade, retail, non-food agriculture, forestry, fishing, and higher education research.
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The businesses which are opening in phase two in New York City are:
It includes offices, outdoor restaurants, salons, barbershops, real estate, retail rental, repair, cleaning, and vehicle sales, leases, and rentals.
In case of any queries regarding reopening, health, and safety guidelines for the workplace call 311 or (212) 436-0381. You may also register complaints if you observe disobedience in reopening requirements.
These requirements are to protect everyone, workers, employers, and customers from the virus.
Given the uncertainty around work during the pandemic. It is no less than a luxury to have a proper job and stable cash flow. The massive reopening operation in NYC is likely to open myriads of avenues for job seekers. Rejoice, if you are currently looking for a job.