Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
5/9/20

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.

5/9/20 Updates
From Governor Cuomo’s press briefing in New York City:  

OVERVIEW 

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

TOTAL NYS DEATHS: 20,550 (226 new) 

CHILDREN WITH COVID-19

  • Toddler to elementary school age children are having symptoms similar to Kawasaki disease and toxic shock-like syndrome.
  • The illness has killed 3 young people so far.
  • CDC has requested that New York help with developing national criteria for identifying and responding to this.
  • NYSDOH will work with NY Genome Center and Rockefeller University to conduct a genome and RNA sequencing study to better understand the disease and the possible genetic basis of this syndrome. 

FRONTLINE WORKERS

  • Priority continues to be protecting these essential workers.
  • 15,000 antibody tests have been administered statewide serving as a baseline.
  • Antibody from Transit workers:  14.2%, below the average infection rate (19.9%).
    - Station workers:  17%
    - Bus Operators:  14%
    - Conductors:  11%
  • Frame of reference: Healthcare: 12.2% / NYPD: 10.5% / FDNY & EMT: 17.1% 

NEW INITIATIVE

  • NYS is partnering with Northwell Health, setting up 22 additional testing sites at churches in predominantly minority communities.
  • Northwell will provide the testing in churches in low income communities and communities of color. 

CONTACT TRACING

  • Localities will run their own programs.
  • Mayor Bloomberg will coordinate regional approaches. 

EXECUTIVE ORDER 202.29 

HIGHLIGHTS 

  • Suspensions and modifications contained in E.O. 202.15-21 are extended until June 7. 

Note: May 15, 2020 “Pause” order is still in effect. An executive order certifying that a region has met the criteria to “unpause” and reopen is required.