Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
5/29/20

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.

5/29/20 Updates
From Governor Cuomo’s press briefing at Iona College:

OVERVIEW

• Hospitalizations, intubations and new cases are down. 
• 67 new fatalities over the last 24 hours (same as yesterday). 

REOPENING

• 5 regions will now begin entering Phase 2. Regions include Finger Lakes, North Country, Central New York, Mohawk Valley and Southern Tier. 

Office-Based Jobs:

• Professional Services
• Administrative Support
• Information Technology

Retail:

• In-Store Shopping
• Rental, Repair, and Cleaning
• Barbershops and Hair Salons (Limited Services)
• Motor Vehicle Leasing, Rental, and Sales 

Real Estate Services:

• Building and Property Management
• Leasing, Rental, and Sales Services 

NYC

• On track to reopen Phase 1 on June 8.
• The State will focus on hotspots in NYC.
• 400,000 workers will enter the workforce in Phase 1. 

From Mayor DeBlasio (Joined Virtually): 

• NYC aims to be below 15% of positive COVID tests, only 5% tested positive.
• The Mayor stated that of the 375 threshold of COVID patients, 40 are able to be moved to another facility for treatment.
• A hotline will be utilized for business owners who have questions.

The Governor's Office also released another Executive Order.

Executive Order 202.34

Highlights 

• Extends Phase 1 and holds off on what would have been Phase 2 for the Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley, Central NY, and Southern Tier Regions.
• This E.O. extends to June 27.