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.
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.