New York City diners forced onto the sidewalks at restaurants are now being attacked by rats as restaurateurs beg the city to tackle its sanitation problem. Restaurant owners are urging city officials to tackle what is fast becoming a new public health issue. It's not only Manhattan restaurant owners voicing concerns about the burgeoning sanitation issue. The Big Apple entered phase two of its coronavirus reopening plan on June 22, allowing restaurants to open with outdoor dining. Phase three of the reopening plan - which started Monday - was scheduled to include indoor dining with a limited capacity.

Source: Daily Mail July 10, 2020 13:13 UTC