On Tuesday, the State introduced new restrictions for hotspot areas experiencing spikes in COVID-19 cases. The new restrictions were divided into three color-coded zones — red, orange, and yellow — each with different rules for gatherings, schools, and businesses. School buildings in the Red and Orange zones (124 schools across 169 sites in Brooklyn and Queens) are closed for two weeks, transitioning to remote learning for all students. School buildings in the Yellow Zone will remain open and will begin weekly testing of teachers and staff next week. Note: Some schools in the yellow zone had closed earlier this week, and out of an abundance of caution, they will remain closed.
