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.