Governor Cuomo Announces Plan To Allow Fans To Attend First Buffalo Bills Home Playoff Game In More Than Two Decades

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Earlier this week Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the final pilot plan for allowing fans to attend the Buffalo Bills' first home playoff game in more than two decades under strict COVID-19 protocols. Under the pilot, which was developed cooperatively between the Bills, New York State and Bio-Reference Laboratories, 6,700 fans will be allowed to attend the game only after first obtaining a negative COVID-19 test result. Contact tracing will also be conducted after the game. This is the first stadium re-opening pilot plan in the nation to require these measures and if successfully implemented, it could serve as a model for re-opening entertainment venues across New York.

"Bills fans have waited decades in order to attend a home playoff game and we have worked to build an innovative pilot program to make that happen safely," Governor Cuomo said. "All season long, the Bills' stellar play has captured a certain energy and charisma that is undoubtedly infectious, but we all need to be smart. We're in control of our destiny and how we act is going to determine what comes next. So while this is a time for excitement and celebration, it's critical that everyone follow the guidelines and practice the safe behaviors we know work. If everyone does their part, I believe this pilot will be successful. Go Bills!"

"The public health analysis from this pilot project will help us safely plan for future large gatherings and serve as a model for other states," said  New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker

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New York Business owners are throwing a flag on this particular play.

[Hal 343]

As well they should ... 6,700 people in a stadium , to watch football ... a game , but keep how many people in this County under restrictions and our local business’s closed and losing their livelihoods ! But thats okay I guess because football is more important! 

[Adam 378]

in a stadium those very taxpayers funded despite NFL raking in billions, wonder what Cuomo's cut will be on this deal