Covid-19: New York governor Cuomo outlines 'phased reopening' of businesses

Cuomo says construction, manufacturing and select retail shops could open in a first phase of reopening

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday outlined a phased reopening of business activity in the state hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, starting with select industries like construction and the least affected regions.

Cuomo did not give a timeline, but the state's stay-at-home order is due to expire on May 15. The governor has previously said that the areas with fewer infections and enough spare hospital beds could consider reopening after that date, the Reuters reported.

While short on specifics, the outline disclosed by Cuomo at a daily briefing was the most detailed sketch so far on how the