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

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.

6/6/20 Updates 
From Governor Cuomo’s press briefing from the Red Room of the New York State Capitol: 

OVERVIEW

  • Hospitalizations are down.
  • 35 new fatalities over the last 24 hours. 

ACCELERATED OPENING

  • Temples, mosques and churches will be allowed to open at 25% occupancy for indoor services effective immediately. 

NEW

  • Virus can linger in the air for 3 hours.
  • Surfaces are less important.
  • Children may be affected.
  • Masks are more important. 
  • NYS will prosecute statewide price gouging on PPE via Executive Order.
  • Allowing commercial buildings the right to take the temperature of people entering. 

NYC

  • Positive COVID cases have dropped from 57% to 2%.
  • The MTA will open with disinfected train cars.