Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
8/24/20

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 - 8/24/20 

From the Governor's Briefing from the Red Room at the New York State Capitol:

OVERVIEW 

• Lowest infection rate to date, 0.66%.
• 482 hospitalizations.
• 7 deaths reported. 

REOPENING 

• There was a slight increase in cases/infection rate in Western NY.
• New testing sites are being set up at JFK & LaGuardia.
• 34 violations were issued by SLA over the weekend.  

SCHOOLS 

• Low-risk sports (tennis, soccer, swimming, field hockey, cross country) allowed in all regions beginning on September 21. Guidance will be posted by DOH.
• No travel practice/play outside a school's region until October 19.
• High-risk sports with physical contact can practice but not play.  

EXECUTIVE ORDERS (5 total) 

• Extending temporary illness option to elections not administered by BOE.
• Mandate county boards to send mailing to voters notifying them of deadlines to request absentee ballots.
• Directing BOE to create new envelopes to eliminate confusion over where to sign absentee ballots.
• Requiring county boards to take necessary measures to expedite counting of absentee ballots.
• Directing county boards to report staffing plans and any additional staffing needs to the state by September 20 so state can assist.