Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
7/22/20

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 - 7/22/20

From Governor Cuomo’s press conference via conference call:

OVERVIEW

• 67,00 tests were performed yesterday, 705 were positive, infection rate is 1.04%.
• 9 deaths reported over the last 24 hours.
• 714 hospitalizations, 10 less than yesterday. 

FEDERAL

• President Trump said yesterday during his COVID briefing that masks should be worn. The Governor called this a "positive step forward.”
• The President needs to issue a federal mandate for masks.
• IHME model showed mask mandate could save 40,000 lives.
• The Governor expressed concern over federal COVID bill stating that state and local governments are excluded.

The Governor's Office also released the following Executive Order:

Executive Order 202.53

Highlights

• Pertains to the extending restrictions on re-opening in New York City.