Apr 05, 2020 — by NCPR News
Apr 05, 2020 —
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11:35 am: Governor Cuomo says his executive order demanding redistribution of ventilators is still coming. “Nobody can handle this alone. The people of New York City cannot handle it alone…people of Buffalo can’t handle it alone…that is just a fact. This virus will overwhelm the resources of any single community.” This policy has faced intense bipartisan opposition Upstate.
11:30am: Governor Cuomo acknowledges COVID-19 is “terrible” but says all American generations “had a challenge to deal with.” Adds: “This is going to be over. They will have a vaccine. There are a number of treatments being expedited and tested right now.” Says approved, rapid testing program for the coronavirus will bring normalcy back to New York and US. “This will liberate people who can go back to work.”
11:25 am: “Thank you to the front line workers. They are true heroes,” Cuomo says. “We thank them all.”
11:20am: “We’re running short on supplies across the board,” Cuomo says. “We’re talking about a 2, 3, or 4 day supply. We’re literally going day to day with supplies and staff.”
11:20am: Governor Cuomo says 74% of those hospitalized in NYS have already been discharged. But he says in order to help New Yorkers who get sick, the health care system needs to be supported through the crisis. “You’re asking the system to do more than it was designed to do with less,” Cuomo says.
11:15am: In his daily briefing Sunday, Governor Cuomo says New York City is declining as an overall percentage of COVID-19 cases statewide. Cuomo says health officials are still trying to understand the trajectory of new cases. “We’re all feeling our way through this, we have the best minds in the country advising us,” Cuomo said. “This virus is a vicious enemy.”
11:10 am: Governor Cuomo says 4,159 people have now died from COVID-19 in New York state. The daily total of deaths has declined over the last few days. New cases reported on Sunday, roughly 8,000. Roughly 122,000 people now confirmed with the coronavirus.
9:15 am: St. Lawrence County now has 58 COVID-19 cases confirmed. This tally comes eleven days after the first sick person with the coronavirus was identified in the county.
9:10 am: Warren County urging RV parks to operate at 50% capacity.
Traditional tent camping is banned. Stony Creek Supervisor Frank Thomas, chairman of the Warren County Board of Supervisors, asked that RV park owners work with county officials to ensure that they operate in a safe, healthy manner during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Warren County is home to numerous RV parks that host seasonal residents who spend the colder months down south before returning to the county for spring and summer. “Recreational vehicles and parks can be a safe haven, if used correctly,” Thomas said. “They can be a valuable isolation tool.”
The county Board of Supervisors requests that RV park operators:
- Operate at a reduced capacity, with a suggestion of 50 percent of capacity to ensure that RVs and camper-trailers can be spaced out appropriately to maintain social distance. Park operators were asked to use their best judgement when determining how many vehicles to safely allow.
- Direct that guests should isolate themselves for 14 days if traveling from outside the Capital Region, refrain from social gatherings while staying in local RV parks and take precautions to minimize contact when grocery shopping
- Notify Warren County Public Health Services of a guest’s arrival, with contact information for the guest(s) that includes a phone number, so that Public Health can provide educational material and information on local protocols during the pandemic. Public Health Services can be reached at 518-761-6580.
9am: COVID-19 hotspots emerging outside NYC. Governor Cuomo is pointing to Long Island and neighboring New Jersey as areas of concern. A reminder that the New York Times is offering its coverage of the coronavirus outbreak free of charge during the crisis.
7:45 am: Morning, folks. As we start the day North Country public health officials point to areas where COVID-19 spread appears to be accelerating. Remember, stay home. Avoid close contact with other individuals.
In Clinton County, cases are doubling every four days. Washington County saw its first COVID-19 fatality. Lewis County saw confirmed cases jump from 2 to 8 in a single day. Officials there are trying to contact people who were at the Lowville WalMart on March 27 and Lowvile Tractor supply on March 28. Those individuals should call 315-376-5108.
