REGISTER for the PCBC Re-Open Task Force TOWN HALL, Monday June 22, 2020 2:00 PM

The Putnam County Business Council Reopen Putnam County Safely Task Force was appointed to assist in the development of evolving NYS COVID-19 reemergence plans, including specific recovery measures and recommendations keyed to assisting Putnam’s diverse business and not-for-profit sectors.
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As we continue to engage with the business community and communicate its needs to the State and County prior to Phase 3 and 4. We encourage businesses who wish to be heard regarding reopening issues, challenges, and needs to attend the PCBC Town Hall via Zoom on Monday, June 22nd at 2pm.
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You will be joined by members of the PCBC Reopen Putnam County Safely Task Force, made up of leaders from key economic sectors, including Real Estate, Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Arts & Entertainment, Professional Services, Recreation, Gyms, Not-for-Profit, and Government.
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Town Hall attendees representing the Putnam County Business Community will be offered a 90-second time slot to communicate their industry-specific priorities’ wish list. Please indicate YES or NO when registering if you would like to offer a statement. Your name will be called to speak in a specific order at the Town Hall. Registration is required for this virtual event. Those who register and check yes will go first. If we have time, we will get to those who did not register.
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We look forward to hearing from you and sharing our ideas as we continue on this important task.
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DATE: Monday, June 22nd
TIME: 2PM
We encourage businesses who wish to be heard regarding reopening issues, challenges, and needs to attend the PCBC Town Hall
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Please click below to register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the virtual event.
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You may also connect with the Business Council via email, info@putnamcountybusinesscouncil.com, and by participating in other virtual events, which are posted to our website, as well as emailed to subscribers.

Phase 3 – Re-Opening Guidance for Food Service / Restaurants & Personal Care

Food Service / Restaurants

New York State has released guidance for Phase 3 re-opening of food service/restaurants & Personal Care.
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The anticipated date for our Mid-Hudson Region (including Putnam County) to enter Phase 3 is Tuesday, June 23, 2020.
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The guidance summary, the detailed guidance, and the safety plan template are available HERE:
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The main features of Phase 3 are:
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  • Limit indoor capacity to no more than 50% of maximum occupancy, exclusive of employees.
  • All indoor and outdoor tables with seating for customers must be separated by a minimum of 6 ft. in all directions.
  • Patrons must wear face coverings at all times, except while seated
  • Ensure all staff wear face coverings at all times and that they practice hand hygiene and use bare hand barriers
  • Affirm you have reviewed and understand the state issued industry guidelines, and that you will implement them (Phase 3).
  • Conspicuously post completed safety plans on site.
Similar to the Phase 2 (outdoor seating) guidelines, you must affirm that you have read the Phase 3 guidelines and will implement them. You must also create a new safety plan (or modify your existing plan) and post that plan on site.

Personal Care
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This guidance applies to non-hair-related personal care businesses and services, including tattoo and piercing facilities, appearance enhancement practitioners, massage therapy, spas, cosmetology, nail specialty, UV and non-UV tanning, or waxing.
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You must affirm that you have read the Phase 3 guidelines and will implement them. You must also create a new safety plan (or modify your existing plan) and post that plan on site.

Regeneron begins first human clinical trials of COVID-19 antibody ‘cocktail’

Regeneron announced starting the first human clinical trial of a so-called “cocktail” of antibodies to fight COVID-19.
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The drug combination uses the same approach that was successful for the company in dealing with the Ebola virus.
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See the full story HERE