New York State COVID-19 Update:
April 28, 2020
As of April 28th, there are 298,413 positive COVID cases and 335 related deaths in New York State. Hospitalization, intubation, and ICU admission rates continue to tick down, and for the first time, new cases are below 1,000. Today, Governor Cuomo gave his daily press briefing from SUNY Upstate Medical Center.
New York State COVID-19 Update:
April 27, 2020
As of April 27th, New York has 294,491 positive COVID cases and 337 new related deaths. Although new cases continue to increase, hospitalizations, intubations, and ICU admission rates are continuing to decline, albeit slowly. Social distancing guidelines are being credited for slowing the rate of infection. As the State’s COVID-related metrics show improvement, Governor Cuomo is shifting towards creating a safe and effective strategy to gradually re-open the State without jeopardizing public health.
New York State COVID-19 Update:
April 26, 2020
Over the weekend, the NYS Division of Budget released the FY 2021 Enacted Budget Financial Plan. The financial plan details the current revenue shortfall and indicates the necessity for $10.1 billion in spending reductions, including $8.2 billion in recurring reductions in aid to localities expenditures. The specific cuts are not detailed. Such details will likely be provided to the legislature within the coming weeks as part of the Executive’s review of Budget, due May 1.
New York State COVID-19 Update:
April 24, 2020
As of April 24, New York has 271,511 positive COVID cases and 422 new related deaths. Governor Cuomo says that while it is positive news that hospitalizations, intubations, and ICU rates continue to lower, it is concerning that hospitalizations are leveling off a rate of 1200-1300 a day, still too high. He again emphasized the importance of adhering to social distancing protocols in order to maintain progress and implement a safe reopening strategy.
New York State COVID-19 Update:
April 23, 2020
As of April 23rd, New York has 263,400 confirmed COVID cases and a death toll reaching 15,740. In today’s press briefing, Governor Cuomo says the COVID curve is continuing to go down as hospitalizations and intubations lower. However, experts are looking at the possibility of the state experiencing a second wave that could spike during the fall and likely coincide with flu season.
New York State COVID-19 Update:
April 22, 2020
As of April 22nd, New York has 257,216 positive COVID cases and 474 new deaths. Governor Cuomo and his team say the curve is on the descent. After yesterday’s press briefing, Governor Cuomo traveled to the White House to meet with President Trump and his team for what they both called a “productive” meeting on the need for federal help with coronavirus testing and financial help for the hard-hit states.
New York State COVID-19 Update:
April 21, 2020
As of April 21, New York has 251,690 positive COVID cases and 481 new deaths. Governor Cuomo gave his daily briefing from Roswell Park Medical Center in Buffalo where he was joined by Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul. Governor Cuomo then left from Buffalo to head to Washington D.C. to meet with President Trump to discuss the State’s need for Federal partnership in testing efforts, supply chain coordination, and funding.
New York State COVID-19 Update:
April 20, 2020
As of April 20, New York has 242,786 positive COVID cases with the death toll reaching 13,869.
As COVID-related hospitalization and intubation rates begin a steady decline, Governor Cuomo is urging New Yorkers to “reimagine” what we want society to be based on lessons learned from the pandemic. He highlights areas for improvement including public transportation, housing, public safety, and the workplace. Led by downstate local elected officials, the Reimagine NY Task Force will be charged with this initiative and will primarily focus on the NYC region. Governor Cuomo continues to lobby the Federal government for funding to help ease the burden that the COVID crisis has put on the state’s budget.
New York State COVID-19 Update:
April 19, 2020
This weekend, Governor Cuomo announced that hospitalization, intubation, ICU admission, and even death rates are beginning to decline which supports the possibility that New York is past the apex. However, he cautions New Yorkers to stay diligent in adhering to social distancing protocols to avoid jeopardizing further progress. New York’s death toll has reached 17,671, with increased attention on concern on nursing homes deaths. As NY begins to see significant improvements, Cuomo is honoring his word by distributing ventilators to other states in need, such as Massachusetts, which is experiencing a drastic spike in positive cases.
New York State COVID-19 Update:
April 17, 2020
As of April 17th, New York has 123,146 confirmed COVID cases and 11,477 related deaths. Governor Cuomo says he is feeling more confident about the State gaining some control of the virus, now that net changes in hospitalization, ICU, and intubation rates are undeniably on the decline. The number of new COVID cases remain at about 2,000 per day. Cuomo continues to heavily emphasize the importance of testing as the guidepost for safely reopening the state.