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.