Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
4/11/20

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 

Overview

• The curve is continuing to flatten.
• Hospitalization rate is down.
• The three-day change in ICU admissions are down.
• Entire hospitals have turned into ICU facilities.
• The intubations are down—very good sign.
• The death rate is stabilizing at a horrific level.
• The President has been responsive to New York’s needs. 

Immediate Actions Needed:

• More and advanced testing.
• We need to be more prepared for the future.
• Federal stimulus bill will be key; needs to be less political.
• Federal legislation should repeal State and Local Tax Deductions (SALT).

Legal Help

• NYS Court System will engage pro bono lawyers to help those who are suffering.
• There will be a host of legal issues people will need help with including housing, SBA loan applications, accessing federal programs, etc.

Website:  https://nysba.org/COVIDVOLUNTEER 

Reopening

• Reopening is a public health question and an economic question.
• NYS will gather the best minds to study information on reopening experience and possible second wave.
• Our actions will determine life and death. 

Schools

• Mayor DeBlasio cannot legally decide whether to reopen schools; the Governor has this authority per a March 18 Executive Order.
• A decision on school closures has not yet been made.
• The Governor would like to coordinate school closures with Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester Counties, and with Connecticut and New Jersey, if possible.
• Schools and businesses need to be on the same schedule as far as reopening.

DEATHS: 8,627 (783 yesterday)