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What’s Considered An ‘Essential Service’ In NYS?
Per Governor Cuomo's latest directive, 100% of non-essential workers must now work from home. This latest attempt to curb the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus has raised questions about what New York Sate defines as an "essential service".
You can head to WIVB for a more extensive list, but here are some of the most important "essential services":
- Essential Health Care Operations
- Hospitals
- Elder Care
- Nursing Homes
- Doctors
- Dentists
- Veterinary services
- Essential Infrastructure
- Utilities
- Public water and waste
- Telecommunications and data centers
- Airports
- Transportation (vehicles for hire, garages, bus, rail)
- Essential Manufacturing
- Food processing
- Chemicals
- Pharmaceuticals
- Medical equipment
- Sanitary/safety products
- Paper products
- Agriculture/farms
- Essential Retail
- Grocery stores
- Pharmacies
- Gas stations
- Convenience stores
- Hardare stores
- Essential Services
- Trash collection
- Mail and shipping
- Laundromats/dry cleaning
- Child care
- Animal shelters
- Funeral homes
- News Media
- Financial Institutions (Banks, Payroll, Accounting)
- Basic Necessities to Disadvantaged Populations (Shelters/Pantries)
- Construction (Skilled laborers)
- Essential Services to Maintain Safety
- Law enforcement
- Fire departments
- Security
- General maintenance
- Emergency response
For a more exhaustive list, visit WIVB.com.
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