New York Getting Back to Normal!
At NY Foot Health, we know it’s been a long slog through the coronavirus pandemic. As more and more New Yorkers get vaccinated and the rates of the virus and hospitalizations continue to drop, there appears to be light at the end of the tunnel. Below are several activities for summer fun that New Yorkers can look forward to:
Play ball! Starting May 19th, vaccinated fans can return to the stands with normal seating at Mets and Yankee baseball games. Unvaccinated spectators will have a separate seating section with a 33 percent capacity limit and six-foot distancing. An added bonus: Mets and Yankees have partnered with the Department of Health and will offer pop-up vaccine clinics on-site on game day with a free ticket to a future game for all participants.
Let’s eat out. Indoor dining capacity in New York City will catch up with the rest of the state on May 7th and expand to 75%. The midnight food and beverage curfew will be lifted for outdoor dining on May 17th and indoor dining on the 31st.
Meet for a drink? Yes, as of May 3rd, seating in bars was again permissible.
Plan a beach day. Beaches and pools are all scheduled to re-open on time this summer.
Hit the gym. Indoor fitness classes are back, and there’s no more 11 p.m. curfew for late-night gym-goers. On May 15th, gyms and fitness centers can increase capacity to 50%.
Have some fun! There’s no longer an 11 p.m. curfew for casinos, bowling alleys, movie theaters, or billiards halls, and they’ll be back to 50% capacity starting May 15th.
See a show. Broadway has scheduled an opening at full capacity on September 14th.
Stay out late! NY city subway will resume full 24-hour service on May 17th.
Don’t be surprised if all the additional activities affect your feet. Many people post-pandemic shutdown experience flare-ups of chronic podiatric conditions and new foot pain due to a severe decrease in activity levels over the last 14 months. If you find you have foot, toe, or ankle issues, make an appointment with your podiatrist to get them checked out. Don’t have a podiatrist? You can find one near you through our online directory. To learn more about foot health, contact us and subscribe to our free e-newsletter.