Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) New York State is Ready

Novel Coronavirus

Last updated: March 14, 2020 | 8:00PM

613 Positive Cases in New York State

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

Latest Updates

  • Schools, Houses of Worship and other large gathering facilities to be temporarily closed in New Rochelle from March 21 – 25.
County Positive Cases
Westchester 178
Nassau 79
Suffolk 41
Rockland 12
Orange 6
Albany 5
Ulster 5
Dutchess 4
Erie 3
Saratoga 3
Monroe 2
Broom 1
Delaware 1
Herkimer 1
Schenectady 1
Tioga 1
Tompkins 1
New York State (Outside of NYC) 344
New York City: 269
Total Positive Cases (Statewide) 613

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
    • 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 COVID019.
  • 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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