Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
4/9/20

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.

4/9/20 Updates
From Governor Cuomo’s press conference in the Red Room of the NYS Capitol 

NEWS

  • 18,270 are hospitalized.
  • Hospitalization rate is going down and we are flattening the curve.
  • Lower number of ICU admissions.
  • DEATHS: 7, 067 (799) yesterday.
  • Bringing in additional funeral directors to deal with additional deaths.
  • Starting New York Loves program, coordinating charities, gifts, donations.
  • NYS unemployment system will shut down from 5:00-7:00 p.m. tonight for upgrades and efficiencies. State will be contacting applicants directly, in order to bypass applicants attempting to contact DOL.
  • State worker 2% raises will not go into effect for 90 days, and state will revisit the increase at that time. 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

  • Rapid testing is the bridge to new economy.
  • Let the people who can go back to work, go back (will know by testing people).

  • Need plasma from people who recovered from COVID to treat those infected.

    Here is the website (NY Blood Center) on convelescent plasma COVID-19 donor request form:
    https://www.nybc.org/donate-blood/convalescent-plasma-covid-19-donor-request-form/

  • 1918 Spanish flu came in three waves.
  • Need federal legislation that stabilizes state and local governments.
  • NYS is only getting $1.3 billion for healthcare from previous federal bill (1/3 of NY Medicaid recipients are disqualified).
  • NYS Emotional Support Hotline: 1-844-863-9314
  • We need to stay ahead of the virus.
  • Monitoring closely: Westchester, Nassau, Suffolk, and Rockland Counties.
  • Stay at home and save a life!