Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
4/26/20

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.

4/26/20 Updates
From Governor Cuomo's Briefing in the Red Room of the NYS Capitol 

OVERVIEW

  • Number of hospitalizations, intubations, ICU admissions are down.
  • Number of new hospitalizations are still high.

TOTAL NYS DEATHS: 16,966 (367 new)

REOPENING

  • CDC states that the hospitalization rate must be in decline for 14 days to consider reopening.
  • Phase 1 – Construction and manufacturing industries with low risk.
  • Phase 2 – Determined by a matrix, how risky and essential is the business. Businesses must develop their reopening plans. We cannot get to Phase 2 without reopening schools.
  • Think about people, places, and processes. Businesses must ask themselves how to deal with creating a "new normal."
  • Two weeks between phases to analyze the numbers.
  • No attractions or openings that would draw a large number of visitors from outside the local area.
  • This will be done in conjunction with our neighboring states.
  • Multistate coordination including transportation, parks, schools, beaches and businesses are all coordinated.
  • NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester are all coordinated, working with local officials and businesses.
  • Downstate is the "region most problematic" and will require special attention.
  • Phased reopening dependent on individual business plans “business by business.”
  • State is reimagining sports, potentially without audiences.
  • Need summer activities downstate.
  • Special attention on public housing and low-income communities.
  • The State focused on food banks and childcare.
  • Dates for reopening: total hospitalizations must be on decline for 14 days.
  • Upstate regions are more likely to reopen first.
  • There could be a second wave that affects the current estimated dates for reopening. Current plans for reopening are dependent on short term data.
  • Government offices will follow guidance like businesses.
  • The State will create their own work environments with social distancing in place, and lead by example for businesses.
  • Businesses must show the state a plan before they can reopen.

Executive Order 202.23

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Absentee ballot application forms will be sent to all New Yorkers to vote in the June 23, 2020 special elections.
  • Authorizes DOH to suspend or revoke nursing home licenses for those who have not adhered to regulations and or directives from DOH.
  • State Assembly and Senate special elections slated for June 23, 2020 will now be held in conjunction with the general elections

Executive Order 202.24

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Valid through May 25, 2020.
  • Authorizes pharmacists to order COVID-19 tests.
  • Permits licensed pharmacists to test for COVID-19 or its antibodies.