Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Novel Coronavirus

Last updated: March 16, 2020 | 3:00PM

950 Positive Cases in New York State

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Hotline:
1-888-364-3065

Latest Updates

  • 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.

Help Stop the Spread of This and Other Respiratory Viruses

Prevention

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Stay home when you are sick

Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the garbage.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

Prepare

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