Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
5/12/20

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.

5/12/20 Updates
From Governor Cuomo’s press briefing in Binghamton:   

OVERVIEW

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

TOTAL NYS DEATHS: 21,113 (195 new) 

CHILDREN

  • DOH is now investigating approximately 100 cases of what may be COVID-19 related illness in children/adolescents.
  • Ages of the infected are 0-21.
  • Seek care if children have any of the following symptoms: 

REOPENING

  • NY is on the decline while the nation is still on the incline.
  • NY will follow the CDC guidelines on reopening.
  • We do not want to overwhelm the hospital system.
  • NY will learn from the mistakes of others including, China, South Korea, Germany and other states.
  • Local governments will manage regions—we also need citizen participation.
  • The Governor committed to giving people the facts and lettings them respond intelligently.
  • Watch the testing rate each day, do antibody testing, monitor the hospitalization rate, keep an eye on the infection rate.
  • Local regions will monitor those numbers and control the “valve.”
  • Each day, regional numbers will be updated online to track progress. 

FEDERAL

  • The federal government needs to fun state and local governments.
  • Alabama had 600 cases of COVID and received $1.8 billion from the federal government in the previous bill.
  • NY needs $61 billion alone in federal support or we will have to reduce spending on schools, local governments and hospitals by 20%. 
  • The National Governors Association will issue a statement today on funding the states.
  • Federal bill must also address:
    - landlord and renter assistance.
    - payroll protection.
    - funeral costs.
    - repeal state and local tax deduction (SALT).
    - fund state testing and tracing – bring state testing to scale.
  • Federal bill should “reimagine” the economy, make the economy better.
    - invest in public infrastructure: airports, bridges, public health.
  • Governor Cuomo is proposing the Americans First Law: if you do not rehire the same number of employees, no government gift or bailout/give the money back.
  • NY Congressional delegation will lead the way in the House bill that will be proposed. 

FROM THE Q&A

  • It is up to the local health department regarding enforcement of businesses opening or closing.
  • Reopening is a responsibility driven by the people.
  • State and local leaders will work with any employer to determine proper safety precautions.