Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
4/10/20

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.

4/10/20 Updates
From Governor Cuomo’s press conference in the Red Room of the NYS Capitol 

  • We are flattening the curve.
  • No model has been correct in predicting the curve/apex.
  • Hospitalizations (3-day average) down, change in ICU admissions now a negative number, intubations slightly higher than the past few days but still down.
  • What we do today will determine the infection rate 2-3 days from today.
  • NY has 50% additional hospital capacity.
  • Adding $200 million for food assistance for low income families.
  • Adding $2 million to provide rooms in union hotels at no cost for front line workers.
  • #LightItBlue campaign; lighting NY landmarks in blue to show support and solidarity.
  • Working with Congressional delegation to create a Heroes Compensation Fund for victims, families and first responders.
  • We will learn from what has happened so far in other countries to inform what we do moving forward.
  • Key to reopening the State is testing.
  • State lab developing antibody test. Quick and non-invasive. The State has been conducting 300 tests a day; the Governor promised 1,000 were to be done by next Friday, and 2,000 by the following week.
  • Private sector companies on their own may not be able to come to scale, will need government intervention. 

DEATHS: 7,844 (777 new)

Also: Executive Order 202.15 has been released by the Governor's Office.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Allows newly graduated medical school students to practice in NY without obtaining a license.
  • Allows respiratory therapists, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, creative arts therapists, and psychoanalysts licensed in any state to practice in New York State. 
  • No public hearings until June 1, 2020.
  • Department of Tax and Finance will accept digital signatures related to determination or collection of tax liability.
  • Absentee ballots can be granted based on temporary illness and includes potential of contracting COVID-19 for elections held on and before June 23, 2020.
  • Allows for electronic application with no requirement for in-person signature or appearance to be able to access an absentee ballot.