Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
8/19/20

In the rapidly changing dynamics of combating the Coronavirus, 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.

LATEST NEWS & INFORMATION - 8/19/20 

From the Governor's Briefing via Conference Call:

OVERVIEW

• 80,000 tests performed.
• 631 positive, which is a .7% rate of infection.
• 12 straight days under 1% rate of infection.
• 6 deaths reported.
• 548 hospitalized.
• SLA found 5 establishments in violation last night.
• The Governor again called on local governments to "do their job." 

COVID/FLU

• DOH will be reaching out via letter to county departments of health regarding simultaneous flu and COVID testing. 

SCHOOLS

• The Governor stated that there will be an answer within the week on youth sports/competition between schools.
• Lessons need to be learned from Notre Dame and UNC opening and the spread of COVID. 

FEDERAL

• The Governor stated that FEMA is now refusing to waive the 25% state match that had been announced months ago.