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

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.

5/20/20 Updates
From Governor Cuomo’s press briefing from the Red Room of the New York State Capitol: 

OVERVIEW

  • Hospitalizations, intubations and new cases are down.  

TOTAL NYS DEATHS: 22,187 (112 New) 

REOPENING

  • Thursday, May 21: religious gatherings of no more than 10 will be allowed.
  • Drive-in services will be available as well.
  • An “Interfaith Advisory Council” has been formed to discuss proposals to bring back religious services in full. 

TESTING

  • We are seeing increased numbers in poor minority communities.
  • Antibody test results in NYC church sites:
    - 8,000 tests were held.
    - 27% of individuals tested positive.
    - The Bronx had the highest percentage of positive tests: 34%.
    - Data shows high community spread in NYC.
  • NY will implement targeted strategies, doubling the amount of testing sites to 44 churches. SOMOS will open 28 additional testing sites.
  • The State will expand testing in public housing. 

WEAR A MASK CAMPAIGN

  • The Governor launched a campaign on May 5th to highlight the importance of wearing a mask. Five finalists were selected.
  • Go to www.wearamask.ny.gov to vote for the best ad. Voting ends May 25.