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

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.

5/19/20 Updates 
From Governor Cuomo’s press briefing on Long Island: 

OVERVIEW

• Hospitalizations, intubations and new cases are down.  

TOTAL NYS DEATHS: 22,075 (105 New) 

REOPENING

• Capital Region will begin Phase 1 tomorrow.
• Phase 1 includes:
  - Construction
  - Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting
  - Manufacturing
  - Curbside pickup and drop-off at retail
  - Wholesale trade 

HOSPITALS

• Nassau County is eligible for elective surgery and ambulatory services.
• GNYHA and HANYS are implementing a 2-week pilot program allowing friends and family to visit loved ones in the hospital. 

SPORTS

• The Governor encouraged sports teams to come up with reopening plans. 

MEMORIAL DAY

• The State will allow for ceremonies with 10 people or less; localities can make decisions on whether they want these gatherings.
• Vehicle parades are appropriate and should be encouraged. 

FEDERAL

• Americans First Law
  - Washington funded businesses and corporations.
  - The Governor reinforced the need for Washington to fund state and local governments including hospitals, police, 
    firefighters, schoolteachers and food banks. 

VACCINE

• FDA is expediting a vaccine.
• The Governor encouraged pharmaceutical corporations to release rights to provide for immediate and widespread distribution.
• Vaccine needs to be available to all, not just the rich and privileged. 

MULTI-SYSTEM INFLAMMATORY SYNDROME

• The Governor stated that the state is investigating 137 cases.
• The Governor said these infections usually come from home-spread.