Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
5/4/20

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.

5/4/20 Updates
From Governor Cuomo's Briefing at Wegman's Headquarters in Rochester: 

OVERVIEW

  • Hospitalizations, intubations and net change in hospitalizations are down.
  • New hospitalizations are declining.
  • According to the CDC, strains seen in NY originated in Europe and other U.S. regions. Most flights from Europe landed in NY and NJ. 

TOTAL NYS DEATHS: 19,415 (226 new) 

REOPENING 

  • Reopening is more difficult than the close down.
  • We are seeing the consequences in other countries of opening too soon or opening unintelligently.
  • NYS will use data, measurements and science as the basis for reopening.
  • Quantifiable formula:
       - Percentage and rate of hospitalizations plus diagnostic testing rate plus contact tracing.
  • Phases I, II, III IV businesses reopen if the virus is under control.

  • Core factors determining when a region can reopen:
       - Monitoring New Infections
       - Healthcare Capacity
       - Diagnostic Testing Capacity
       - Contact Tracing Capacity

  • Regional Reopening will be based CDC guidelines:
       - Regions must have at least 14 days of decline in total hospitalizations and deaths on 3-day rolling basis.
       - Cannot have 15 new total cases or 5 deaths on 3-day rolling basis.
       - Fewer than 2 new cases per 100k residents.
       - Regions must have at least 30% total hospital and ICU beds available.
       - Hospitals must have at least 90 days of PPE stockpiled.

  • PHASE I: construction/manufacturing/some retailers with curbside pick-up.
  • PHASE II: professional services, finance/insurance, real estate, etc.
  • PHASE III: restaurants and hotels.
  • PHASE IV: arts/entertainment/recreation, education. 

  • Phased Reopening:
       - Regions must put together a control room to make decisions on a phased reopening.
       - Business safety precautions – businesses need to “reimagine” their operations to be safe and in compliance 
         with new standards. 

TESTING

  • 1 million New Yorkers have now been tested.
  • CDC recommends 30 tests for every 1,000 residents per month.
  • Regions must have baseline of 30 contact tracers for every 100,000 residents, additional tracers based on number of cases in the region. 

SCHOOLS

  • The State will issue guidance on standards schools need to meet when they reopen, including socially distanced classrooms.