Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
5/14/20

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.

5/14/20 Updates
From Governor Cuomo’s press briefing in Syracuse:   

OVERVIEW

  • All of the arrows are pointed in the right direction.      

TOTAL NYS DEATHS: 21,436 (157 new) 

REOPENING

  • Do not open too soon.
  • Reopen intelligently and in a calibrated way.
  • Check data on a daily basis.
  • Central NY meets reopening metrics.
  • Local governments will continue to manage this situation and monitor the numbers daily.
  • Phased reopening does not mean the problem has gone away; it means we have controlled the problem.
  • Local governments should be diligent about business and individual compliance.
  • Governor Cuomo spoke with President Trump this morning on federal aid to states. The president is expediting $3.9 billion to the MTA; the first installment was received today.
  • Federal bill funds state and local governments and testing operations. Federal bill also repeals SALT.
  • Funding the states and localities has bi-partisan support from the Governors.
  • Use this experience to grow and “get better.”
  • We need to make emergency medical equipment in the USA.
  • NYS is incentivizing businesses to make medical supplies. Contact: www.esd.ny.gov
  • We must remain vigilant.

  • Industries reopening by phase should review the following information and related forms: https://forward.ny.gov/industries-reopening-phase
  • Businesses Reopening Safety Plan Template
  • Business will reopen while abiding by reopening guidelines for particular regions which will be enforced by local government.
  • According to Secretary DeRosa, there will be regional control meetings to ensure regions are adhering to guidelines.

  • Social acceptability continues to be left up to individuals. 

CHILDREN

  • NYSDOH is looking at 110 cases of Kawasaki/toxic shock like syndrome in children related to COVID-19.
  • 16 other states, Washington D.C. and 6 European counties are looking at this same situation.
  • Parents should be aware and informed of this.
  • Tends to present in children who were exposed to COVID-19.
  • This virus has been ahead of us every step of the way.
  • Do not underestimate the virus; do not take it lightly.
  • The Governor believes the facts will change as we move forward. 

FROM THE Q&A

  • There is a form on the website that businesses need to fill out before reopening. This is the way businesses demonstrate they will follow state guidelines.
  • All one-off issues businesses may have will be tailored locally.
  • Businesses need to adhere to the reopening guidelines—liability could become an issue. There is a federal bill in the works to addresses liability for businesses.