New York, New Jersey and Connecticut ban gatherings of 50 or more as schools close across the region. The governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut announced broad restrictions on public life on Monday, with gatherings of more than 50 people banned in all three states, and most nonessential businesses closed. All schools in New York State are also closing for at least two weeks, Gov. The announcement came on the heels of the closing of New York City’s public school system, the nation’s largest. Casinos, gyms and movie theaters in the three states will be closed effective at 8 p.m. on Monday, Governor Cuomo of New York said on a joint call with his fellow governors.

Source: New York Times March 16, 2020 11:12 UTC