New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed an order allowing online marriages, as many weddings are cancelled under lockdown restrictions.
From now on, people in the US state will be able to apply for marriage licences remotely and clerks allowed to conduct ceremonies virtually.
Mr Cuomo joked that the decision meant there was now "no excuse" for couples not to tie the knot.
"You can do it by Zoom. Yes or no?" he said in his briefing on Saturday.
The decision comes after New York state extended lockdown measures until May 15. More than 13,000 people have died of coronavirus in New York city alone.
Social media reaction to the decision was mixed.
Some questioned why couples would choose to hold weddings when their families and friends are unable to join them, or criticised the governor for not prioritising other decisions.
But others pointed out that during a pandemic, marriage could offer practical benefits, such as allowing couples to share health insurance coverage.
New York isn't the first place to turn to the internet to offer a legal solution.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently announced that citizens and residents would be allowed to get married online, after the justice ministry created a website for couples to submit required documents. A virtual ceremony, complete with a registrar and witnesses, can then take place.
Similar measures have been introduced in the US state of Colorado, where couples are being allowed to apply for marriage licences online.
Meanwhile, one county in Ohio is allowing people to obtain marriage licences online in specific circumstances, such as when one of the partners is a health care worker, suffers from a serious illness or has health insurance issues. 4 .Why was an order allowing online marriage signed by New York governor?
A. Because people preferred to apply for marriage license online.
B. Because under Lockdown restrictions, people could apply for marriage licenses online.
C. Because there was no excuse for couples not to get married.
D. Because it was a new fashion to conduct wedding ceremonies virtually. 5. What is social media reaction to the decision?
A. All people are in favor of the decision.
B. No one except young people likes the decision.
C. Not all people are for the decision.
D. All people are against the decision. 6. Which state in the US has introduced similar measures as New York?
A. California. B. Ohio. C. Florida. D. Colorado.7. Which statement is wrong according to the passage?
A. In New York all people can apply for marriage licenses online.
B. In Colorado all people can apply for marriage licenses online.
C. In Ohio all people can apply for marriage licenses online.
D. In New York state people have to stay home until May 15. 

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