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Liquor stores in New York are considered 'essential' businesses by the state and will remain open during the coronavirus shutdowns

in an intensifying effort to slow the coronavirus. The order will take effect Sunday evening.

However, liquor stores do not need to send their workers home because they are considered "essential" by the state as they fall under the retail and manufacturing categories for "food processing, including all foods and beverages," according to the New York State Liquor Store Association website.include health care operations, pharmacies, grocery stores, gas stations, and mail services — among other jobs.

Businesses that do not comply with the executive order risk civil fines, however, Cuomo stressed the fact that the order is not a shelter-in-place mandate. While the executive order is not a shelter-place-mandate, Cuomo emphasized the importance that New Yorkers limit outdoor activity, avoid public transit, practice social distancing, and stay home if they are sick except to seek medical attention if advised to after consulting a medical professional remotely.

 

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