Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
5/8/20

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.

5/8/20 Updates

From Governor Cuomo’s press briefing at Marist College in Poughkeepsie:  

OVERVIEW

  • Total hospitalizations are down. Net change is also down.
  • Intubations down.
  • Number of new hospitalizations remains flat.    

TOTAL NYS DEATHS: 20,324 (216 new) 

AIRPORTS

  • 3 million people arrived in NY from European countries beginning in December 2019. European arrivals were not screened for COVID-19. 

CHILDREN

  • 73 reported cases of children with symptoms comparable to Kawasaki disease.
  • The Governor urged parents to seek care if their child has any of the following symptoms:
    - prolonged fever, difficulty feeding, severe abdominal pain/diarrhea/vomiting, change in skin color (pale, patchy, or blue), trouble breathing, chest pain, decreased amount or frequency of urine, lethargy, irritability, or confusion. 

CHILD VICTIMS ACT (CVA)

  • The window to file claims will be extended to January 14, 2021 due to a reduction in court services. 

From Governor Cuomo’s Press Release 5/8 

REIMAGINING EDUCATION COUNCIL

  • Kaweeda Adams, Superintendent, Albany City School District
  • Jaime Alicea, Superintendent, Syracuse City School District
  • Jody Arnhold, Founder, Dance Educator Laboratory
  • Melodie Baker, Director of Education, United Way of Buffalo & Erie County
  • Kyle Belokopitsky, Executive Director, New York State PTA
  • Meg Benke, Provost, SUNY Empire State College
  • Jackie Burbridge, Parent, Suffolk County
  • Katie Campos, Partner, Strategic Collective
  • Anthony Collins, President, Clarkson University
  • Stephanie Conklin, Master Teacher, South Colonie Central School District
  • George Dermody, CEO, The Children Home of Wyoming Conference
  • Karol Mason, President, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
  • Austin Ostro, President, SUNY Student Assembly
  • Martin Palermo, Master Teacher, William Floyd School District
  • Roger Ramsammy, President, Hudson Valley Community College
  • Seema Rivera, President, Guilderland Central School District School Board
  • Shannon Tahoe, Interim Commissioner, New York State Education Department
  • Dennis Walcott, Former Chancellor, New York State Department of Education
  • Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers

EXECUTIVE ORDER 202.27 

HIGHLIGHTS 

  • Extends for an additional 30 days practicing a profession without a NYS license or registration including but not limited to those who are licensed in another state or Canada. 

EXECUTIVE ORDER 202.28 

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Extends the rent moratorium due to COVID-19 related hardships until August 20, 2020.