Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
7/23/20

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 - 7/23/20

From Governor Cuomo’s press conference in New York City:

OVERVIEW

• 69,698 tests were performed yesterday, 811 positives, infection rate is 1.1%.
• 706 hospitalizations.
• 13 deaths reported over the last 24 hours.
• 30 positives in the Capital District are attributed to one July 4 party.
• There are concerning trends from around the County.
• States that rushed reopening are now “reclosing.”
• 39 states are seeing an increase in COVID cases. 

QUARANTINE

• NY’s quarantine enforcement is serious.
• Local governments need to enforce.
• Police are at airports, you must fill out a form and indicate where you are going.
• It is illegal to leave the airport without filling out the form. 

CONTROLLING THE VIRUS

• New York’s success in controlling the virus depends on 49 other states success in controlling the virus.
• NY will launch a video ad campaign “Mask Up” to warn young people of dangers. 

TESTING

• DOCCS Facilities (Prisons & Detention Centers)
  - 3,900 tests were performed, 77 people tested positive, 1.9% infection rate.