Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
4/27/20

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.

4/27/20 Updates
From Governor Cuomo's Briefing in the Red Room of the NYS Capitol 

OVERVIEW

  • Hospitalizations and intubations are declining.
  • Hospitalization rates and new COVID-19 cases remained relatively flat.

TOTAL NYS DEATHS: 17,303 (337 new)

TESTING

  • NY has tested 7,500 people for COVID-19 antibodies.
  • 14.9% tested positive.
  • Additional appointment-only drive through sites will open throughout the State.

REOPENING

  • Governor will extend NY-PAUSE for many parts of the State.
  • Some parts of the State will start reopening on May 15.
  • Guidelines for reopening:

                - Follow CDC guidelines.
                - Industries, Phase I, including construction/manufacturing.
                - A business plan that includes social distancing/monitoring.
                - Healthcare capacity.
                - Develop testing and tracing regimens.
                - Develop Isolation facilities.
                - Follow regional coordination.
                - No "attractive nuisances."

  • There are four factors the State will monitor:

                - Hospitalization rate.
                - Antibody testing.
                - Diagnostic testing.
                - The rate of transmission.

  • Several hospitals built by the Army Corps of Engineers will remain open in the event of an outbreak in the Fall.

NEW INITIATIVES

  • The Governor will commit $25 million in emergency funding for food banks.
  • The Governor wants more philanthropies to help.
  • The State will launch “NY Nourish” initiative to deal with excess in upstate farms.
  • Companies will be cooperating with the State to buy surplus milk.

FEDERAL

  • The Governor reiterated the need for federal legislation to provide funding for the states and localities. Funding is needed for police, fire, hospital workers and teachers.