Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
7/24/20

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 - 7/24/20 

From Governor Cuomo’s press conference in the Red Room at the New York State Capitol: 

OVERVIEW 

• 650 hospitalizations.
• 156 total ICU COVID patients.
• 9 deaths reported over the last 24 hours.
• 76,000 tests were completed yesterday, 0.98% positive.
• The State Liquor Authority and State Police Task Force conducted compliance checks in NYC yesterday; 37 violations were issued.  

FROM THE Q&A 

• NY children who go to overnight camps in other states:
  The Governor stated that some states are subject to mandatory quarantine, but those states who do not have high infection rate will not have to quarantine.
  
  
• Local health departments claiming to be "usurped:"
  The Governor said local health departments can issue guidelines, and counties have "primary responsibility."  

FEDERAL 

• Congress is looking at August for COVID-related legislation.