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niman Posted March 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 Latest Updates Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed an executive order directing all schools in New York to close by Wednesday, March 18 for two weeks ending April 1 No gatherings of 50 people or more in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey Casinos, gyms, theaters will be closed as of 8:00 pm on Monday, March 16 until further notice Bars and restaurants will be closed as of 8:00 pm on Monday, March 16, but takeout can be ordered during the period of closure Strongly advise only services and businesses that are essential stay open after 8:00 pm Groceries Gas stations Pharmacies Medical facilities Non essential state workers will work from home All local governments must reduce their workforce by at least 50% New York State will waive all park fees in state, local and county parks County Positive Cases Westchester 220 Nassau 109 Suffolk 63 Rockland 16 Albany 12 Orange 11 Dutchess 10 Monroe 10 Ulster 7 Saratoga 5 Erie 6 Schenectady 4 Greene 2 Putnam 2 Allegany 2 Broome 1 Delaware 1 Herkimer 1 Tioga 1 Tompkins 1 Montgomery 1 Onondaga 1 Ontario 1 New York State (Outside of NYC) 487 New York City: 463 Total Positive Cases (Statewide) 950 What You Need to Know Coronavirus was first detected in China is now spreading worldwide. The symptoms may cause mild to severe respiratory symptoms like cough fever trouble breathing and/or pneumonia The CDC believes at this time that symptoms may appear in as few as 2 days or as long as 14 days after exposure to the virus. Individuals who are experiencing symptoms and may have traveled to areas of concern, or have been in contact with somebody who has traveled to these areas, should call ahead to their health care provider before seeking treatment in person. Most cases are now likely to be spread from person to person by droplets when coughing. The status for required mandatory quarantine is a person that has been in close contact (6 ft.) with someone who is positive, but is not displaying symptoms for COVID-19; or person has traveled to China, Iran, Japan, South Korea or Italy and is displaying symptoms of COVID-19. The status for required mandatory isolation is a person that has tested positive for COVID-19, whether or not displaying symptoms for COVID-19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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