Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
6/16/20

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.

6/16/20 Updates 
From Governor Cuomo’s press briefing in Albany:

OVERVIEW

• 27 COVID deaths recorded over the last 24 hours.
• All the numbers continue to improve.
• Lowest number of hospitalizations since the beginning of COVID. 
• 21 states are seeing an increase in COVID numbers. 

NEWS

• Allowing visitors at hospitals at their discretion.
• Allowing state certified group homes to allow visitors at their discretion.
• U.S. Open will be held August 31 - September 13 without fans.
• Capital District will enter Phase 3 tomorrow, June 17. 

TESTING

• 12,000 antibody tests performed—the Statewide positive number has gone up from 12.3% to 13.4%, NYC has gone up 1.6%, Long Island 2.7%. 
   

The Governor’s Office also released the following Executive Orders:

Executive Order 202.41

HIGHLIGHTS

• Allows for personal care services to open in Phase 3/Restrictions on the in-person workforce no longer applies for Phase 3 industries. As of June 12, the following regions are in Phase 3: Finger Lakes, Central NY, Mohawk Valley, Southern Tier, North Country. Additional regions will be incorporated into this E.O. without further revision to this E.O. 

Executive Order 202.42

HIGHLIGHTS

• Allows for gatherings of up to 25 people in Phase 3 regions. Social distancing protocols must be followed.