Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
7/16/20

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 - 7/16/20

From Governor Cuomo’s press conference via conference call:

OVERVIEW

• Mayor Sylvester Turner of Houston, Texas was a guest on the conference call and thanked NY for PPE and test kits.
• Over 72,000 tests conducted yesterday.
• 769 tests were positive (1.06%).
• 14 deaths were reported over the last 24 hours.
• 813 total hospitalizations. 

REOPENING

• 5,000 establishments have had cases of failure to comply.
• The Governor announced additional bar and restaurant regulations:
  - NYC will have a three-strike policy, where businesses will be closed after three violations.
  - Bars must only serve alcohol to customers that are eating.
  - No walk-up bar service.
• NYC will enter Phase 4 on Monday, depending on numbers.
• The Governor will make a follow-up announcement at 4:00 p.m. tomorrow.
• There will not be additional indoor activities in Phase 4.
• The Governor announced a national advertising campaign to wear masks.
• Governor Cuomo clarified that 92% of travelers are complying with filling out forms at airports.