NEW YORK (May. 11, 2020 ): As parts of the state prepare to re-open on Friday, Governor Andrew Cuomo says the number of new infections has fallen to the rate it was in March before we went into “the abyss” of the coronavirus crisis.
In his daily briefing, the governor says that with all critical indicators on the decline, regions of the state will begin phase one of reopening on May 15th as long as specific guidelines are met.
“We’re going to open when we’re ready to open. What does ready to open mean? Well first the number of hospitalizations, the infection rates, show decline, the federal government with CDC guidelines have laid that out, and we think it’s intelligent, we accepted the federal guidanc,” Cuomo said.
While the city will remain on PAUSE, Cuomo announced that the Finger Lakes, Central New York, and Mohawk Valley regions are ready to reopen. Construction, manufacturing, and retail curbside pickup — considered essential and low-risk — are among the businesses slated to lead the way.
Cuomo urged New Yorkers to make informed choices and not rush things or the state could see a resurgence of the virus.
The governor added that childcare will be made available for regional workers returning to work and that starting Monday, the daily hospitalization rates by region will be posted on the state website.
