Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
8/7/20

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 - 8/7/20 

FROM THE GOVERNOR'S BRIEFING VIA CONFERENCE CALL:

OVERVIEW

• 70,000 tests were conducted yesterday, 1.0% positive rate.
• 5 deaths reported over the last 24 hours.
• 579 hospitalizations.
• 139 ICU patients.
• 66 intubations.

 SCHOOLS

• Based on infection rate, all school districts can open, all regions below infection rate threshold established.
• 127 School districts have not submitted plans to DOH; 50 plans are incomplete.
• DOH is still reviewing plans and can disapprove those which do not meet guidelines.
• If infection rate spikes, reopenings will be revisited.
• The Governor requesting school districts post remote learning plans to address concerns of parents, teachers.
• A student will be tested if found to have a temperature.
• Faculty testing will be addressed by individual school districts.
• School districts must also address how contact tracing will be implemented if a student or faculty member tests positive.
• All districts must have a minimum of three online discussions with parents.
• The Big 5 school districts need to hold a minimum of five discussions.
• The Governor also requested districts set up one discussion with just teachers and administrators to review plans.