Apr 29 WATCH: Cuomo says COVID-19 fatalities ‘still disgustingly high’ in NY By Associated Press New York reported 330 new COVID-19 deaths, continuing a trend of daily fatalities decreasing slowly over the past three weeks. Continue reading
Apr 28 WATCH: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says virus deaths, hospitalizations down By Associated Press New COVID-19 hospitalizations in New York state are averaging under 1,000 a day for the first time this month, the latest sign of slowly decreasing pressure on the health care system. Continue reading
Apr 25 NY opens antibody testing to health care workers and others on front lines By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press New York is starting to test healthcare workers for coronavirus antibodies and will do the same next week with transit and law enforcement workers as the state eases away from the worst days of the pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said… Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: Cuomo says coronavirus toll ‘still devastating’ despite lowest number of deaths in weeks By Associated Press The state reported 422 deaths as of Thursday. That's the fewest since March 31. Continue reading
Apr 23 WATCH: New York governor says antibody survey shows wide exposure to virus By Associated Press New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo held a news conference on the state’s response to the novel coronavirus April 23. Continue reading
Apr 22 WATCH: Cuomo outlines plan for ‘tracing army’ to tame outbreak By Associated Press New York will coordinate the massive effort with neighboring New Jersey and Connecticut, accounting for the large number of people who commute into New York City for work. Continue reading
Apr 21 Cuomo presses Trump in meeting for more help on virus testing By Jonathan Lemire, Marina Villeneuve, Zeke Miller, Associated Press The New York governor said he told Trump that a rapid increase in testing was a crucial “benchmark” that his state and others need before they can safely reopen the economy and help communities return to a semblance of normalcy. Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: New York Gov. Cuomo gives coronavirus update ahead of White House meeting By Associated Press New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is heading to the White House as he seeks billions in federal aid and help with coronavirus testing. Continue reading
Apr 20 WATCH: NYC cancels June events, including 3 major parades By Jennifer Peltz, Karen Matthews, Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press New York City is barring its famous summer street celebrations for the month of June, and the state is exploring new ways to expand coronavirus testing. Continue reading
Apr 16 Watch 4:25 Can pandemic restrictions be lifted, as U.S. COVID-19 deaths continue to rise? By Amna Nawaz At the White House, President Trump is releasing new guidelines for ending pandemic shutdowns. But across the country, more than 32,000 are dead from the novel coronavirus, and millions have lost their jobs -- erasing years of economic gains. State… Continue watching