Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
4/16/20

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.

4/16/20 Updates
From Governor Cuomo’s press conference in the Red Room of the NYS Capitol  

OVERVIEW

• Hospitalizations, ICU admissions and intubations are down.
• Roughly 2,000 new people were diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 24 hours.

REOPENING & TESTING

• This will be over once a vaccine and/or medical treatments are made. For the moment, we need to continue controlling the rate of infection and strengthen the healthcare system through increased capacities. Need to also increase testing with Federal help then conduct reopening in a phase-in matter.
• Are there more essential businesses?
• Are there safer businesses to reopen?
• How can the private sector reimagine their workplace?
• How many people can continue to work from home and the business still function?
• The Governor explained businesses would be phased-up via percentages based on whether they are considered low- or high-risk for infection.
• 500,000 tests conducted in one month in NYS, compare that to the 19 million people in the state.

NY Pause is extended until May 15, meaning that current stay-at-home and social distancing orders will stay in place.

People must wear a mask when riding:

• Public transportation.
• Private transportation carriers and for-hire vehicles.
• All operators of public systems, private carriers, and for-hire vehicles must wear a mask at all times.
• This will become effective Friday, April 17 at 8:00 p.m. 

EXECUTIVE ORDER

Executive Order 202.17 (Issued 4/15)

Highlights:

• Extends NY-PAUSE until May 15, 2020.
• Requires masks/face covering when out in public and unable to social distance through May 15.