Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
5/2/20

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.

5/2/20 Updates
From Governor Cuomo's Briefing in the Red Room of the NYS Capitol 

OVERVIEW

• Hospitalizations, intubations and net change in hospitalizations are down.

• New hospitalizations are slightly down, but still very high.

TOTAL NYS DEATHS: 18,909 (299 news)

TESTING

Antibody Testing:

       -Largest sample of 15,103 people.
       -12.3% tested positive.  This is lower than previous survey (~14%).
       -NYC 19.9%
       -Bronx 27%
       -Brooklyn 19%
       -Manhattan 17%
       -Queens 18%

• Most cases are coming from Manhattan and Kings County.

• Starting today, hospitals must collect specific demographic information on residence, age, gender, race, ethnicity, work, etc.

• Transit workers will receive priority antibody testing. 

OTHER NOTES

• Today, the State is distributing seven million masks to public housing residents in NYC and nursing homes.
• The Governor announced $25 million in funding to food banks.
• For philanthropic donations, contact Fran Barrett, Director of Nonprofits, at [email protected].