Shopping malls across the state can re-open tomorrow, provided they meet certain conditions and have installed specifically enhanced air-conditioning filtration systems.
The move comes as part of phase 4 of the city’s reopening plans. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced yesterday that shopping malls in New York can reopen on Friday if they have updated HVAC filters to those with at least a MERV-11 rating to capture the potentially airborne coronavirus particles.
The malls must also implement measures to improve ventilation, including increasing outdoor air flow, reducing air recirculation, running air systems for longer periods and checking on air filters frequently,
The largest mall in New York State is Destiny USA in Syracuse. It meets the requirements that were laid by Cuomo and will reopen on Friday, reported syracuse.com.
