States, Cities Ordering Restaurant and Bar Restrictions Due to Coronavirus

7 Min Read By MRM Staff

With the specter of a federal ban on restaurants and bars looming, states have started enacting emergency measures designed to combat the spread of COVID-19 such as ordering the closure of bars and nightclubs, curfews and reducing occupancy levels. 

On March 17, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said all bars and nightclubs in the state will close starting at 5 p.m. that day. Restaurants will be required to practice social distancing and operate at half capacity. They will also be required to screen employees. 

The tristate area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are taking joint regional action effective 8 p.m., March 16. According to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo this involves:

 Crowd capacity reduced to 50  Restaurants/bars will be takeout/delivery ONLY  Gyms closed  Movie theaters closed Casinos closed"The Coronavirus doesn't care about state borders, so this agreement with Governor Ned Lamont and Governor Phil Murphy will help protect the entire Tri-State…