New York City postpones reopening indoor dining

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday said the city will not move ahead with its plans to reopen indoor dining next week as the U.S. sees a resurgence of COVID-19 cases.

"It is not the time to forge ahead with indoor dining," de Blasio told a news conference.

The mayor said he would work with the New York State government on when to resume indoor dining.

Restaurants were set to resume indoor services on Monday as the city enters its third phase of reopening. 

Outdoor dining, which began last week, will continue in the summer, de Blasio said. He added that he is "very convinced" residents can help restaurants survive by dining outside.