Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
5/17/20

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.

5/17/20 Updates 
From Governor Cuomo’s press briefing from the Red Room at the NYS Capitol: 

OVERVIEW

• Hospitalizations, intubations and new cases are down.  
• TOTAL NYS DEATHS: 21,864 (139 New) 

REOPENING

• The Capital Region and Western NY meet 6 out of 7 reopening criteria. Both regions must meet the testing and tracing capacity.
• The Governor will speak with Regional leaders today to discuss tracing. 

TESTING

• The Governor stated that NY is testing more than any other state with over 700 sites.
• NYS will partner with CVS for additional testing.
• Governor Cuomo stated that many testing sites are not at full capacity.
• An individual who returns to the workplace in Phase 1 can get tested.
• NYS will announce soon a new website to locate a testing site. 

MENTAL HEALTH

• The Governor promoted a new mental health campaign:  www.howareyoureally.org  using the hashtag #HowAreYouReallyChallenge.
• 1-844-863-9314
• headspace.com/ny 

SUMMER CAMPS

• NYS DOB Director Mujica stated that NYS is considering and working on guidelines for summer camps.
• The deadline is the end of June, but NYS is looking to make decision prior to that.