New York State COVID-19 Update:
May 10, 2020
As of May 10th, New York has over 340,000 positive COVID cases and an additional 433 related deaths over the weekend; the NY death toll has reached 27,627. New COVID hospitalizations per day is down to 521, which is the same number of new hospitalizations on March 20th – the first day of the NY PAUSE
New York State COVID-19 Update:
May 08, 2020
As of May 8th, there are 338,485 positive COVID cases and an additional 216 deaths. In today’s press briefing, Governor Cuomo reiterated the fact that the eastern US strains of COVID originated from Europe and not China, as initially thought. The NYS Department of Health is compiling and analyzing evidence that suggests COVID can cause severe illness in children. There are 73 reported cases in NY, with 1 fatality. The reported symptoms are similar to Kawasaki disease and toxic shock-like syndrome. Governor Cuomo is asking New Yorkers to remain vigilant and adhere to fact-based guidance to reduce the infection rate.
New York State COVID-19 Update:
May 07, 2020
As of May 7th, New York has 334,499 positive COVID cases and an additional 231 deaths; the death toll in NY has reached 26,978. Governor Cuomo reiterated the focus on testing and taking care of NY’s frontline workers, as they have been risking their health to take care of the public. The Governor says that there is no doubt that NY will reopen, but we will do so based on facts and data to maximize safety.
New York State COVID-19 Update:
May 06, 2020
As of May 6th, New York has 330,979 positive COVID cases and 232 new related deaths. Governor Cuomo says that New York likely had many COVID cases in late December which were thought to be the seasonal flu. The Governor reiterated the extensive research that is being done to better understand the origins of the virus, the impact it has already had on the state, and what further impacts it could have.
New York State COVID-19 Update:
May 05, 2020
As of May 5th, New York has 321,192 positive COVID cases and an additional 230 related deaths. Data from hospitals is showing that the curve is basically flat, as hospitalization, intubation, and ICU rates continue to gradually tick downwards. The number of new cases daily is also slightly down. Governor Cuomo says the key to progress is the continuation of smart social distancing protocols and effective testing, tracing, and isolation procedures to monitor the rate of infection. The Governor reiterated that New York’s re-opening is contingent on meeting the guidelines developed by the CDC. He also focused on improvements to be made to public health, transportation and education as we “re-image” better systems.
New York State COVID-19 Update:
May 04, 2020
As of May 4th, New York has 316,415 positive COVID cases and an additional 226 deaths in the past 24 hours. Now that data is clearly reflecting the positive effects of social distancing protocols and the healthcare system is better managing the crisis, Governor Cuomo is beginning to outline the particulars of a phased in reopening. This phasing-in plan will be dependent on data and is contingent on the state, and each region, meeting CDC guidelines for reopening. The core regional factors that must be in place in order to initiate a regional re-opening are the ability to closely monitor, on a daily basis: new infections, healthcare capacity, diagnostic testing capacity and results, and contact tracing capacity and results.
New York State COVID-19 Update:
May 03, 2020
Over the weekend, the number of positive COVID cases has climbed to 312,997 and, while deaths are on the 579 people lost their lives this weekend. Although intubation, ICU admissions, and hospitalization rates continue to decline, Governor Cuomo says that we are still in “uncharted waters” and must learn from the available data to make decisions. As the healthcare system begins to stabilize, Cuomo stresses the importance of learning lessons along the way; especially when there’s the possibility of a second wave or a virus mutation. In Sunday’s press briefing, Governor Cuomo was joined via videocast by Governors from NJ, CT, PA, and DE to announce the Northeast Consortium – which will hopefully position the states for more competitive pricing and reliable access to medical supplies and equipment in the interstate and global market.
New York State COVID-19 Update:
May 01, 2020
As of May 1, New York has 308,314 new positive COVID cases and an additional 289 related deaths. In today’s press briefing, Governor Cuomo made a highly anticipated announcement regarding the future of schools in New York. All NY K-12 schools, colleges, and universities will remain closed for the rest of the academic year. Students will continue to learn through distance learning through June. A decision regarding the possibility of summer school will be made at the end of May.
New York State COVID-19 Update:
April 30, 2020
As of April 30th, New York has a total of 304,372 positive COVID cases and 306 new related deaths since yesterday. In today’s press briefing, Governor Cuomo emphasized the State’s efforts in testing, tracing, and isolating. Last week, Cuomo announced a first-ever tracing program to be led by former NYC Mayor Bloomberg and in partnership with Johns Hopkins University and the NYS Department of Health. Mayor Bloomberg joined the Governor’s press briefing via video conference and gave some insight into the logistics and operations of the tracing program. Current NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio also participated via video conference in support of the NYC Transit cleaning and disinfection program.
New York State COVID-19 Update:
April 29, 2020
As of April 29th, New York has 299,691 positive cases of COVID-19 and 330 new related deaths. Hospitalization, ICU admission, and intubations rates continue to be on an average 3-day decline. Today’s briefing began with a strong message to heed caution signs from other countries as NY looks towards re-opening parts of the state. Countries including Singapore, Japan, and Germany are seeing new spikes in COVID cases after relaxing social distancing protocols and re-opening the countries and some of those countries could be approaching a second wave. Governor Cuomo assures that NY is not working on conceptual ideas to re-open the state, but developing a detailed and fact-based strategy. He also announced today that he will issue an Executive Order allowing elective surgeries to resume in select areas – primarily upstate.