Coney Island is getting ready to reopen this Friday, April 9 after closing due to the pandemic

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Coney Island, one of the most iconic places in New York City, is preparing to reopen its doors, starting this Friday, April 9, after having been closed for 18 months, between October 2019 and the Coronavirus pandemic.

The reopening of the famous park, which includes the Luna Park and Deno's Wonder Wheel iron city attractions, comes just as the Big Apple already surpasses the application of 4.6 million doses of the vaccine against COVID-19 and the Averages of infections are around 6.6%.

Despite the fact that New Yorkers and tourists will be able to enjoy Coney Island from Friday, managers of the place said that strict rules and protocols will be maintained to avoid the increase of infections and guarantee the safety of all visitors.

In addition to the basic rules of protection against COVID, such as the permanent use of masks, there will be restrictions on physical distancing, reduced capacity, controlled admissions, and distance in food and seating areas. In the same way, hand disinfection points will be installed and there will be frequent cleaning

As a way to honor the work they have done during the pandemic, the first trip on the famous Cyclone, which will mark the restart of work in Coney Island, will be for a group of workers from the local hospital and 500 front-line workers will be allowed to enter. without cost.

Cuomo said arcades and other indoor family entertainment centers can open at 25% capacity beginning March 26. Outdoor amusement parks can open to a third of their normal capacity before April 9, while day and night camps can start planning to reopen this summer.

"With continued declines in infection and hospitalization rates, we have been able to take steps toward beginning our post-COVID recovery and we are excited to now be in a place where we can bring back our recreational industries with safety protocols in place. his place," Cuomo said.

I consider that this is good news for New York City because a lot of families can have fun with this new activity that they have a long time they don't go. In addition, it will bring tourists from other places who want to visit this iconic attraction so loved.

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