New York To Resume 24-Hour Subway Services Halted A Year Back Over Covid

In May 2020, when New York was the epicenter of the United States' Covid-19 outbreak, services were halted overnight to allow for trains to be disinfected.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a major easing of coronavirus restrictions Monday, including the imminent resumption of 24-hour operations on the city subway. In May 2020, when New York was the epicenter of the United States' Covid-19 outbreak, services were halted overnight to allow for trains to be disinfected. From May 19, many business and cultural venues in the city -- including shops, restaurants, cinemas and museums -- will also no longer be subject to percentage limits on occupancy. These limits currently vary between 33 and 75 percent capacity.