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

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.

4/4/20 Updates
From Governor Cuomo’s press briefing in the Red Room at the NYS Capitol 

  • Long Island has gone from 17% to 22% of total cases in NYS.
  • 2/3 of people hospitalized will be discharged, roughly.
  • The first COVID-19 case was 30 days ago.
  • We are in the 7-day range of the apex.
  • Holding a conference call with the hospitals today to coordinate equipment deployment.
  • Federal government will staff and equip the Javits Center for COVID-19-only patients.
  • Governor spoke with the White House today on logistics for the Javits Center.
  • NYS has 85,000 volunteers to date.
  • Governor is signing an Executive Order to allow medical students who are slated to graduate to begin practicing.
  • Chinese government is going to facilitate a donation of 1,000 ventilators, coming into JFK.
  • Oregon is going to send 140 ventilators to NYS. 

TOTAL NYS CASES:  113,705 / DEATHS: 3,565 (660 yesterday)