Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
5/3/21

In the rapidly changing dynamics of combating the Coronavirus, 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.

LATEST NEWS & INFORMATION - 5/3/21  

From Governor Cuomo’s latest briefing:

OVERVIEW 

  • 1.9% statewide positivity rate
  • 37 deaths
  • 2,539 hospitalizations
  • 613 ICU patients
  • 379 intubations 

POSITIVITY BY REGION

  • Western NY: 3.38%
  • Southern Tier: 0.71%
  • Mid-Hudson: 1.77%
  • NYC: 1.72%
  • Long Island: 1.79%
  • Central NY: 1.55%
  • Mohawk Valley: 1.44%
  • Capital Region: 1.43%
  • North Country: 2.07%
  • Finger Lakes: 2.85%
  • Staten Island: 2.05%
  • Brooklyn: 2.09%
  • Bronx: 1.70%
  • Queens: 1.80%
  • Manhattan: 1.04% 

VACCINATIONS

  • Over 7 million fully vaccinated, 35% of the population.
  • Cuomo repeated the need to target youths and those refusing the vaccine. 

REOPENING

  • NEW: "major reopening" on May 19.
  • The reopening will be coordinated among the tri-state area.
  • Most capacity restrictions will end on the 19.
  • In NY, outdoor dining curfew will be lifted on May 17.
  • Indoor dining curfews will be lifted on May 31.
  • Indoor catered events will increase to 250 capacity on May 19, 500 capacity limit with testing protocol.
  • Outdoor stadiums will go to 33% capacity May 19.
  • State is working with NJ and CT on a joint protocol for stadiums with testing and vaccinations.
  • NY will continue to align with CDC guidance on 6ft social distancing until changed by CDC.
  • Capacity restrictions will be subject to 6ft social distancing restrictions.
  • 6ft rule will not apply if proof of vaccination or negative test available.
  • MTA will resume 24-hour service on May 17.
  • MTA will continue cleaning and quality of service.  

FROM THE Q&A 

On clarification of 6ft rule and how it applies: 

  • Cuomo said this is CDC guidance, and capacity can only increase if 6ft distancing can be maintained.
  • Mujica added if physical barriers are in place, restaurants can allow less than 6ft.
  • Cuomo added vaccination plan would also allow increased capacity without 6ft rule.