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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy will hold a joint press conference on the coronavirus pandemic Friday as both states gradually reopen their economies amid a drop in cases.
Both Cuomo and Murphy have taken steps over the past week to reopen more companies in their states as they continue to roll out doses of Covid-19 vaccines. Last week, Cuomo said restaurants in New York City could reopen their limited-capacity indoor dining areas starting Feb. 14.
Cuomo also said the state would take steps to have some venues reopen for wedding ceremonies starting in mid-March.
Meanwhile, Murphy announced on Wednesday that New Jersey restaurants could increase their indoor dining capacity from 25% to 35%. The state also allows indoor gatherings for events, such as weddings and funerals, and indoor performances that take place with a capacity of 35% or a limit of 150 people, he said.
New Jersey reports a weekly average of 3,973 Covid-19 cases per day, while New York reports an average of 9,722 cases per day, down more than 20% from last week for both states, according to a CNBC analysis of data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
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