Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
5/15/20

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.

5/15/20 Updates 
From Governor Cuomo’s press briefing from the Red Room at the NYS Capitol: 

OVERVIEW

  • The number of new cases is slightly up.
  • NY’s curve is down while the national curve is up.

TOTAL NYS DEATHS: 21,568 (132 new) 

REOPENING

  • NY PAUSE is extended to May 28 for regions that do not open today.
  • If a region hits benchmark between prior to May 28, they may reopen.

Phase 1:

Residential/Commercial Construction

  • Indoor & outdoor.
  • Masks must be worn within 6 feet of another worker.
  • Employer must provide masks.
  • No congregate meetings.

Retail Business Owners

  • Curbside pickup.
  • In store pickup when curbside is not possible.
  • Masks must be worn by employees and customers (unless under two years of old or for medical reasons) and have hand sanitizer available.

Local Officials/Control Center

  • Enforce Business compliance and social distancing.
  • Daily morning meeting of regional control center data. 

BEACHES

  • New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware will open beaches for Memorial Day.
  • State and local beaches may open Friday, May 22. Restrictions include:
    - No more than 50% capacity, no group activities, keep areas of social gatherings closed, enforce social distancing 
      measures, concessions will be closed, ensure adequate staff levels.
    - City, town & county beaches can open under same conditions.
    - Must fully enforce minimum rules and may add additional conditions.
    - Local governments must notify the public by May 20. 

REGIONAL CONTROL ROOMS

  • Enforcement of businesses.
  • Perform testing, tracing and monitoring of indicators.
  • Information will be updated daily. 

FROM THE Q&A

  • Hair stylists are Phase 2 businesses.