OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

BEN WALSH, MAYOR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Tajuana Cerutti-Brown

Date: November 9, 2020 Phone: 315-448-8458
Email: press@syrgov.net

STATEMENT
SYRACUSE MAYOR BEN WALSH STATEMENT
ON YELLOW-LEVEL COVID-19 MICROCLUSTER DESIGNATION IN CITY OF SYRACUSE

“The Syracuse community always comes together in time of need, and we are at one of those critical moments now.
The yellow-level COVID-19 microcluster designation is a serious matter for the City of Syracuse. It brings with it new
requirements to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Effective Wednesday in the City of Syracuse, public gatherings both indoors and outdoors are limited to a maximum of
25 people. Restaurant seating indoors and outdoors is limited to four people per table. Bars and restaurants must close
at Midnight. Attendance at houses of worship is limited to 50% capacity, and there are new testing requirements for
schools to continue in-person learning. These steps are needed now to avoid even stronger restrictions. More
important, they are essential to protect health and save people’s lives.”

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