Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
8/3/20

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 - 8/3/20 

FROM THE GOVERNOR'S BRIEFING IN NYC:

OVERVIEW

• Progress is better than expected in NY.
• 536 hospitalizations.
• 136 COVID ICU patients.
• 62 intubations.
• 3 deaths reported in the last 24 hours. 

BARS & RESTAURANTS

• The SLA and NYS Police Task Force observed 3,047 establishments over the weekend and issued violations to 106 establishments.
• The Governor called for better enforcement across the State. 

SCHOOLS

• The Governor will decide later this week on reopening schools based on the infection rate.
• The State will be consulting parents and teachers.
• The Governor is encouraging school districts to set up virtual “discussion rooms” to discuss their plans.  
• Parents will ultimately decide whether their child will go to school.

FEDERAL

• The national situation is getting worse.
• Medical experts are saying we should hit the “reset button” and start over again.
• It was a mistake to deny and downplay COVID.