·Governor Cuomo has released a new Executive Order that outlines how the state will handle hot-spot areas where there are a large number of new COVID-19 cases. The order can be found HERE.
·Additionally, under the new order any individual who encourages, promotes or organizes a non-essential gathering as set forth in Department of Health regulation, shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $15,000 per day. A non-essential gathering is defined as a gathering of more than 50 people.
·Local governments are authorized to assess and retain a civil penalty for violations of Executive Orders issued pursuant to Section 29-A of the Executive Law, or any regulations of the Department of Health, that impose requirements pertaining to maintaining social distance and wearing of face coverings, for the duration of this disaster emergency, and to conduct any hearing related to such penalties. Such penalties, if assessed on an individual basis, shall not exceed $1,000 per violation, except as otherwise provided herein.
·New cluster maps have been released that detail where the risk of spread is currently disproportionately higher than the surrounding area. You can find the Orange County map HERE, and the Rockland County map HERE.
·The Dutchess County Workforce Investment Board (DCWIB) has announced the availability of Coursera for Workforce Recovery Program has been extended. Residents and businesses throughout Dutchess County may continue signing up for free online classes. Currently, more than 4,000 classes, ranging from workplace skill-builders to personal enrichment, are being offered by universities and companies from around the world. The deadline to complete courses is December 31, 2020. For more information on Coursera for Workforce Recovery contact Kara Klawson at (845) 249-4634 or KKlawson@Dutchessonestop.org
·What states are currently on the automatic quarantine list? As of October 7, there are 34 states and two territories impacted. You can always find an updated list HERE. They are the following:
1. Alabama
2. Alaska
3. Arkansas
4. Colorado
5. Delaware
6. Florida
7. Georgia
8. Guam
9. Idaho
10. Illinois
11. Indiana
12. Iowa
13. Kansas
14. Kentucky
15. Louisiana
16. Minnesota
17. Mississippi
18. Missouri
19. Montana
20. Nebraska
21. New Mexico
22. Nevada
23. New Mexico
24. North Carolina
25. North Dakota
26. Oklahoma
27. Puerto Rico
28. Rhode Island
29. South Carolina
30. South Dakota
31. Tennessee
32. Texas
33. Utah
34. West Virginia
35. Wisconsin
36. Wyoming