Wedding receptions and catered events can now resume statewide, said a recent press release from the governor’s office.

All venues hosting weddings and catered events must follow the state's strict health and safety protocols, including the following requirements:

• Venues are restricted to 50% capacity, with no more than 150 attendees per event

• All attendees must have proof of recent negative test result or proof of immunization prior to the event

• Sign-in with contact information required to assist with potential contact tracing

• Venues must notify local health departments of large events, above the social gathering limit, in advance

• Masks will be required at all times except when seated and eating or drinking

• Ceremonial and socially-distanced dancing allowed in designated areas

The reopening of wedding receptions and other catered events builds on the governor's recent measures to further re-open the economy amid a steady decline in New York's COVID-19 positivity and hospitalization rates.

Effective March 19, New York City indoor dining will expand to 50 percent capacity and the rest of New York State will increase to 75 percent capacity for indoor dining.

The governor also announced beginning April 2, event, arts and entertainment venues can reopen at 33 percent capacity, up to 100 people indoors and up to 200 people outdoors.