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

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.

4/19/20 Updates
From Governor Cuomo’s press briefing from Northwell Health  

OVERVIEW 

  • Hospitalizations, ICU admissions and intubation continue to decline.
  • We are past the high point and on the descent.
  • 1,384 new people entered the hospital system yesterday with COVID-19 diagnoses.
  • 93% of hospitalizations are downstate, with 7% in rest of state.
    - Westchester / Rockland: 8%
    - LI: 21%
    - NYC: 63%
  • We are watching for spread in Upstate.
  • Nursing homes remain the number one concern.
  • If numbers keep increasing in Massachusetts, NY will send 400 ventilators.
  • It is only “halftime.” 

TOTAL NYS DEATHS: 13,869 (507 new)  

REOPENING & TESTING 

  • Any reopening plan must be based on data and testing.
  • The State are staring with large scale antibody testing in NY.
  • Over the next week NYSDOH will run an antibody testing survey.
  • NY is coming up to scale on diagnostic testing, with Northwell Health leading the effort.
  • Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling anticipates that with cooperation, 100's of thousands of tests a day are possible.
  • Testing must be done in partnership with the federal government.
  • Governor spoke with the head of the CDC yesterday.
  • NY could see 50% cuts to education if federal government doesn’t pass a bill funding states and localities.
  • The State’s emergency powers now govern in this emergency.
  • Start to think about the reopening now and incorporate lessons learned.  

OTHER NOTES 

Out of state or retired funeral directors are immediately licensed in NYS in order to help with increased demand. 

The Governor's Office released Executive Order 202.20. 

HIGHLIGHTS 

  • Valid through May 18, 2020.
  • Extends marriage license expiration.
  • Waives 60 day marriage license requirement.
  • Waives fees for a second marriage license if weddings were unable to occur.
  • Allows for virtual issuing of marriage license application, marriage license and witnessing or solemnizing of a marriage ceremony.