Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
6/8/20

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.

6/8/20 Updates 
From Governor Cuomo’s press briefing in New York City: 

OVERVIEW

  • All the numbers are headed in the right direction. 

REOPENING

  • NYC opened today for Phase 1.
  • Reopened NYC based on the facts.
  • Westchester and Rockland will enter Phase 2 tomorrow. 
  • Long Island will enter Phase 2 on Wednesday.
  • If we follow guidelines, there shouldn’t be a spike in NYC. 

TESTING

  • Keeping an eye on what happens in NYC due to protests. 35,000 tests will be performed each day.
  • There are 15 testing sites for protesters across NYC.
  • Over 58,000 tests were performed on Sunday with the lowest positive test cases (1.2%).
  • Focusing on hotspots in NYC by zip code.
  • For a test in NYC: coronavirus.health.ny.gov 

NEW

  • Elective surgeries and ambulatory care will begin in NYC.
  • Extending the deadline to apply for property tax abatements for small businesses by 90 days. 

MTA

  • The MTA is continuing to disinfect trains.
  • Launching the “It’s Up to Us” campaign to remind New Yorkers to do their part in stopping the spread.
  • The State is accelerating various MTA capital projects.

The Governor's Office also issued the following Executive Orders:

Executive Order 202.39

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Extends absentee ballots for school board elections to June 16.
  • Exempts school districts from completing annual professional performance reviews of personnel.

Executive Order 202.38

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Allows commercial building owners, retail store owners to mandate temperature checks of individuals prior to entering.
  • Allows for restaurants and bars to serve patrons outdoors.
  • Allows houses of worship to operate indoors at 25% capacity.
  • Allows restaurants and bars to expand their outdoor premises. 

Executive Order 202.37

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Allows special education services to be provided in person for the summer term. 

Executive Order 202.36

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Allows for barber shops and hair salons to open in Phase 2.
  • Allows for auto racetracks to open.
  • Allows for outdoor low risk recreational activities to resume in Phase 1 as determined by ESD. 

Executive Order 202.35

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Allows for Phase 2 industries to resume for the following regions: Finger Lakes, Central NY, Mohawk Valley, Southern Tier and the North Country.