Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
4/1/20

In the rapidly changing dynamics of combating the Cornonavirus, information is updated constantly. This archive is being provided as an additional resource for those seeking to learn more about how New York State is addressing COVID-19.

4/1/20 Updates
From Governor Cuomo’s press briefing in the Red Room at the NYS Capitol 

• McKinsey Model: Apex projected for the end of April.
• With minimal impact social distancing model:
  -110,000 COVID beds
  -34,000 ventilators
• With high compliance social distancing model:
  -75,000 COVID beds
  -25,000 ventilators
• Different models project higher or lower numbers.
• We are studying all models and coming up with a model for planning purposes.
• NYS does not have a chance to meet the capacity for higher model projections.
• Gates Foundation model projects 93,000 Americans will die, including 16,000 New Yorkers.
• Gates model projects a high death rate through July.
• To other states: “Look at us (NY) today and see yourself tomorrow.”
• You can deal with the virus and get the economy up and running at the same time.
• Need a rapid testing procedure to determine who can go back to work.
• New testing available in NY – Regeneron created 500,000 tests at no charge, distributing them across the state.
• Corning donated 100,000 tubes and provided 500,000 at reduced cost.
• Closing NYC playgrounds; leaving open spaces available, including parks.
• All efforts now are focused on preparing for the apex.
• COVID patients were moved from NYC to Albany Medical Center.
• 110,000 COVID beds available and 30,000 non-COVID beds available in hospitals across the state. 

TOTAL NYS CASES:  83,712 / DEATHS: 1,941