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Child Care Centers To Reopen In New York City For First Time Since Pandemic Forced Shutdown

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Child care centers across New York City will be allowed to reopen their doors Monday, for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic forced them to shut down.

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The city said it has a plan in place to ensure children are safe.

The facilities must enforce social distancing and face mask requirements.

No more than 15 children will be allowed in a room at a time.

Children and staff will undergo daily health screenings.

CORONAVIRUS: NY Health Dept. | NY Call 1-(888)-364-3065 | NYC Health Dept. | NYC Call 311, Text COVID to 692692 | NJ COVID-19 Info Hub | NJ Call 1-(800)-222-1222 or 211, Text NJCOVID to 898211 | CT Health Dept. | CT Call 211 | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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