Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing a plan to get employees back in office buildings — and office landlords are on board.

In the second installment of his 2021 “State of the State” address, Cuomo announced that rapid testing would be used in state-designated orange zones to open office buildings, along with restaurants and theaters.

Cuomo said he will work with the real estate community to open hundreds of new “pop-up” rapid testing sites, where people can be tested before engaging in a social activity or patronizing a business.

“Office buildings are the engines of our economy,” said Cuomo. “Bringing workers back safely will boost ridership on our mass transit, bring customers back to restaurants and stores and return life to our streets.”

(source: therealdeal.com)