As of June 2nd, New York has over 370,000 positive COVID cases, with an additional 58 deaths. Hospitalizations, new cases, and intubation rates are on the decline. Governor Cuomo said he optimistic and pleased with the progress that NY is making in regards to mitigating the spread of COVID, and, while he is also outraged by the killing of George Floyd, he is concerned about the potential spread of COVID through contact at protests and urges caution and use of PPE.