New York: arenas with more than 10,000 seats may reopen on 23/02/2021 at 10% of their capacity

Andrew Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York (USA), authorized the reopening of stadiums and arenas with more than 10,000 seats, up to 10% of their capacity, as of Tuesday 23/02/2021, he announced on 10/02/2021.

To attend a show or a sporting event, spectators must present a negative PCR test dating back less than 72 hours and have their temperature taken at the entrance to the site. They must, in the arena, wear a mask and respect the rules of physical distancing. This protocol is inspired by that applied as a test during games of the American football team of the Buffalo Bills in January 2021.

• In the Brooklyn neighborhood, the Barclays Center, which normally seats 17,700 spectators in basketball configuration, will reopen on 23/02/2021 for an NBA basketball game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Sacramento Kings.

• In Manhattan, Madison Square Garden (19,800 seats) will welcome spectators from Friday 26/02/2021, for an NHL ice hockey game between the New York Rangers and the Boston Bruins.

"You can help bring some fun and joy back into people's lives" (A. Cuomo, New York…