New York Gov. Cuomo says Barclays Center, other large arenas in the state, can reopen starting Feb. 23

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks to reporters during a news conference at a COVID-19 pop-up vaccination site in William Reid Apartments in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S., January 23, 2021.Altaffer | ReutersLarge stadiums and arenas in New York can reopen beginning Feb. 23 with limited capacity if preapproved by the state’s department of health, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday.Stadiums that seat 10,000 or more people will be limited to 10% capacity and everyone entering the buildings must present a negative Covid-19 test within 72 hours of the event, he said.The first major event that has already been approved by state health officials will take place at New York City’s Barclays Center, where the  Brooklyn Nets will go against the Sacramento Kings on Feb. 23, Cuomo said.Source: The State of New YorkMuch of the state’s plan to reopen the stadium is based on a pilot program it conducted in January, where nearly 7,000 football fans were allowed to attend the Buffalo Bills’ home playoff game as long as they presented a negative Covid-19 test. Cuomo called the program “an unparalleled success.””This hits the balance of safe reopening,” Cuomo said at a press briefing.This is breaking news. Please check back for updates.


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