New York will be launching drug therapy trials this week to determine if anti-malaria medications have any effect on the COVID-19 coronavirus. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Sunday that New York state has acquired 70,000 doses of Hydroxychloroquine, 10,000 doses of Zithromax and 750,000 doses of Chloroquine after getting approval […]
Month: March 2020
Work begins on temporary hospitals as Gov. Cuomo looks to double available beds
Construction on temporary hospital sites in Westchester, Manhattan and Long Island could begin as early as this week to address imminent capacity issues in the area. As of Monday, New York has seen over 20,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with over 2,000 hospitalizations and 157 deaths. Gov. Andrew Cuomo accepted the […]
Doctors call for a tobacco and vaping ban in New York during the COVID-19 pandemic
The New York State Academy of Family Physicians is calling for a ban of all tobacco and vaping products statewide due to the increased risk of COVID-19 in those who use tobacco. Based on a study by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, one factor that influences the progression […]
Coronavirus Updates: Construction to begin on temporary hospitals; NYC must submit plan to control crowds
Governor Cuomo: On citizens ignoring social distancing control measures: “We have taken every action that a government can take. The greatest density control issue right now is in New York City. I saw it myself. I want a plan today.” On the potential political repercussions of closing businesses and […]
Gov. Cuomo to close all non-essential businesses … So, what is essential?
Governor Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced he is signing the “New York State on PAUSE” executive order, which, among other things, closes all non-essential businesses statewide effective 8 p.m. Sunday, March 22. For the purpose of the executive order, an essential business is one of the following, arranged by category: […]
In order to stay operational, farmers seek exemptions from some virus-related restrictions
The New York Farm Bureau is asking state and federal officials for special consideration for farmers as new restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus are enacted every day. “The agricultural community is strong,” said New York Farm Bureau President David Fisher. “We understand adversity and come […]
Hospital ship being deployed to New York Harbor
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the USNS Comfort will be deployed to New York harbor in order to increase the number of available beds to treat patients with the COVID-19 coronavirus. “Right now in New York specifically, the rate of the curve suggests that in 45 days we could have up […]
Cuomo and neighboring governors close malls, amusement parks and bowling alleys
As of Thursday, March 18, indoor areas of retail shopping malls, amusement parks and bowling alleys must be closed by 8 p.m. in New York, Pennyslviana, New Jersey and Connecticut. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf are […]