Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
7/1/20

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.

LATEST NEWS & INFORMATION - 7/1/20

From Governor Cuomo’s press conference in NYC: 

OVERVIEW

• The situation across the country is getting worse with 35 states seeing increasing infection rates.
• Dr. Fauci stated we could see 100,000 cases per day in the U.S. if this situation does not turn around.
• 879 hospitalizations, lowest 5-day average since we started COVID.
• 11 deaths reported in the last 24 hours.
• 56,000 tests yesterday with a positive rate of 1.1%.
• Numbers are steady in all regions of the state.
• Today, NYS will hit 4 million total tests completed since March (only 19 million people in the state).
• NYS is doing more tests per capita than any nation on the globe.

NEW

• NYS is expanding testing criteria today to all New Yorkers.
• The Capital Region enters Phase IV today.
• There are new problems in NYC.
• Citizen compliance is slipping.
• Government compliance enforcement is not sufficient.
• Local governments do not have any legal authority to open or reopen businesses, schools or restaurants—that is a function of state government.
• Local governments’ main job is testing, tracing and enforcement.
• NYC indoor dining which was initially included in Phase 3 will remain postponed until the facts change, and it is safe and prudent.

The Governor's Office also released a new Executive Order:

Executive Order 202.46

Highlights

• Pertains to election law.
  
  

Click here to view the Remote Board Meeting legislation that the Governor recently signed into law.