Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
5/11/20

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.

5/11/20 Updates
From Governor Cuomo’s press briefing in Rochester:   

OVERVIEW 

  • Total hospitalizations and intubations are down. Net change is also down.
  • Number of new hospitalizations is also down.     

TOTAL NYS DEATHS: 20,918 (161 new) 

REOPENING

  • Regions can reopen when they meet CDC criteria/guidelines.
  • Regions must meet 7 metrics:
    - 14-day decline in hospitalizations or under 15 new hospitalizations (3-day average)
    - 14-day decline in hospitalized deaths or under 5 new (3-day average)
    - New hospitalizations must be under 2 per 100,000 residents (3-day rolling average)
    - Share of total beds available (threshold of 30%)
    - Share of ICU beds available (threshold of 30%)
    - 30 per 1,000 residents tested monthly (7-day average of new tests per day)
    - 30 contact tracers per 100,000 residents or to meet current infection rate
  • Currently, 3 regions meet these criteria: Finger Lakes, Mohawk, Southern Tier. 

Phased Reopening

  • Phase 1: 
    - Construction
    - Manufacturing and wholesale supply chain
    - Retail- curbside pickup
    - Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing

  • Businesses will have to consider:
    - Adjusted workplace hours and shift design
    - Social distancing
    - Non-essential travel restrictions
    - Wearing masks if in frequent contact with others
    - Strict cleaning and sanitation standards
    - Continuous health screenings
    - Continuous tracing, tracking, and reporting
    - Liability for maintaining processes
  • All retail will be authorized to do curbside pickup and drop-off or in-store pickup.
  • Essential workers will continue operating under current protocols.

  • Starting May 15 certain low-risk businesses can open statewide:
    - Landscaping and gardening
    - Outdoor, low-risk recreational activities (tennis)
    - Drive-in movie theaters 

Local Officials will play key roles:

  • Testing/tracing in place.
  • Monitor infection rate with hospitals.
  • Ensure business compliance.
  • Communicate with other local governments.
  • Regional Control room of healthcare professionals and other necessary.
  • Personnel to monitor the situation across regions.
  • Monitor progress and have circuit breaker ready. 

Regional “control rooms” will be announced today by the Governor.