Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
6/23/20
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 - 6/23/20
The Governor's Office released these Executive Orders:
Executive Order 202.43
HIGHLIGHTS
Extended to July 18:
- Pertains to domestic violence lodging and expenses, and various other provisions.
- Businesses must supervise the area within 100 feet of their business to ensure compliance preventing unnecessary congregation of people. Businesses must follow DOH and SLA guidance.
- Allows for appointment only in-person transactions at county-operated Department of Motor Vehicles in regions in Phase 3.
Executive Order 202.44
HIGHLIGHTS
Extended until July 21:
- Allows pharmacists to order and administer COVID tests for antibodies.
- Allows DOH to approve and certify dedicated birthing sites.
- Any village or town election previously scheduled to occur in March-June will now be held on September 15, 2020.
- Allows for labs to examine COVID tests from nursing homes and adult care facilities without a prescription; requires facilities to report positives to local health departments.
- Allows the Health Commissioner to suspend or revoke nursing or adult care facilities not adhering to regulations or directives.
- Allows for a support person and/or doula to be present while birthing and for the duration of the patients stay.
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