Dentists can reopen their offices across New York state on Monday, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Cuomo said during a briefing Sunday that dentists will be able to operate and provide regular services as long as they adhere to the CDC and state guidance on social distancing and health guidelines.
Previously, many dentist offices were open only for emergency dental services and procedures.
“The reduction in New York’s new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, intubations and other metrics represent tremendous progress from where we were,” Governor Cuomo said. “We have gone through hell and back — we are on the other side and it’s a lesson for all of us, and we need to stay vigilant as we reopen different parts of the state so that we don’t backslide.”
The Finger Lakes region was given the go-ahead to proceed to Phase 2 of New York’s reopening plan on Friday
— 13 WHAM