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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Resources

The Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce is committed and dedicated to providing resources for our members and region. We will continue to update you with the latest information regarding the COVID-19. 

 

NY Forward | New York Forward

*Updated Monday, November 23, 2020*

Businesses in each region will re-open in phases. Re-opening refers to non-essential businesses and business activities. Essential businesses and business activities that are open will remain open.

The guidelines below apply to both non-essential businesses in regions that are permitted to re-open and essential businesses throughout the state that were previously permitted to remain open.

Eligibility for reopening will be determined by health metrics for each region.

 

Here is a breakdown of industries in each phase: 

Phase One: Opened on May 15, 2020

Phase One Industries | New York Forward

  • Construction
  • Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
  • Retail - (Limited to curbside or in-store pickup or drop off)
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale Trade

Phase Two: Opened on May 29, 2020

Phase Two Industries | New York Forward 

  • Offices
  • Real Estate
  • Essential and Phase II In-Store Retail
  • Vehicle Sales, Leases, and Rentals
  • Retail Rental, Repair, and Cleaning
  • Commercial Building Management
  • Hair Salons and Barbershops 
  • Outdoor and Take-Out/Delivery Food Services

Phase Three: Opened on June 12, 2020

Phase Three Industries | New York Forward 

  • Food Services 
  • Personal Care 

Phase Four: Opened on June 26, 2020

Phase Four Industries | New York Forward

  • Higher Education
  • Pre-K to Grade 12 Schools
  • Low-Risk Outdoor Arts & Entertainment
  • Low-Risk Indoor Arts & Entertainment 
  • Media Production  
  • Professional Sports Competitions With No Fans
  • Malls
  • Gyms and Fitness Centers
  • Gaming Facilities
  • Movie Theaters
  • Ski Facilities

 

Paycheck Protection Program

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) resumed on January 11, 2021. PPP provides loans to help businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. SBA is currently offering:

SBA is currently accepting Paycheck Protection Program PPP loan applications from participating community financial institutions (CFIs) and lenders with under $1 billion in assets, which includes approximately 5,000 institutions, including community banks, credit unions, and farm credit institutions. Lender Match can help you find a participating lender. The program will open to all lenders on January 19, 2021.

 

Please find below the latest update from Governor Cuomo:

LAST UPDATED: JANUARY 18, 2021 AT 12:58 PM
What You Need to Know
  • Visit ny.gov/vaccine to get the facts on the COVID-19 Vaccine in New York.
  • If you have been on quarantine due to contact with someone known to have COVID-19:
    • a negative test does NOT release you from quarantine.
    • It is essential to wait 10 days full days to make sure that no infection appears, even if you have no symptoms, before being released from quarantine.
    • Quarantine should last 10 days from the last exposure to a person with known COVID-19.
    • In addition, you should continue to monitor yourself for any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 for up to 14 days after that last exposure.
    • If you have any questions about your period of quarantine, please call your Local Health Department.
  • The COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act places a moratorium on residential evictions until May 1, 2021 for tenants who have endured COVID-related hardship.
  • A new Micro-Cluster Strategy is addressing COVID-19 hot spots that have cropped up across the state.
  • Indoor and outdoor gatherings at private residences are limited to no more than 10 people.
  • New travel guidelines are in effect that allow out-of-state travelers to “test out” of the mandatory 10-day quarantine.
  • To report violations of health and safety restrictions and requirements for businesses, gatherings and individuals, please choose the appropriate link below:
  • Health care workers can text NYFRONTLINE to 741-741 to access 24/7 emotional support services. Any New Yorker can call the COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline at 1-844-863-9314 for mental health counseling.

New York Forward

Our plan focuses on getting people back to work and easing social isolation without triggering renewed spread of the virus or overwhelming the hospital system.

 READ THE PLAN

 

COVID-19 Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Resources

 

County Health Offices

 

New York State Resources 

 

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

 

U.S. Department of Labor

 

U.S. Small Business Administration

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