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‘Thousands of People Will Pass Away,’ Cuomo Warns: Live Updates ‘Thousands of People Will Pass Away,’ Cuomo Warns: Live Updates
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Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Sunday offered a grim assessment of the coronavirus pandemic engulfing the state, as he reported that 237 people had died since the day before, the largest one-day increase since the coronavirus outbreak began. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Sunday offered a grim assessment of the coronavirus pandemic engulfing the state, as he reported that 237 people had died since the day before, the largest one-day increase since the coronavirus outbreak began.
And the projections, he added, suggests that the crisis facing New York could grow even worse.And the projections, he added, suggests that the crisis facing New York could grow even worse.
“I don’t think there’s any way to look at those numbers,” Mr. Cuomo said, “without seeing thousands of people pass away.”“I don’t think there’s any way to look at those numbers,” Mr. Cuomo said, “without seeing thousands of people pass away.”
The number of confirmed cases jumped by 7,200 in one day, putting the total of confirmed cases at 59,513 cases as of Sunday. More than half of the cases, or 33,768, are in New York City, according to the latest figures from the city and state.The number of confirmed cases jumped by 7,200 in one day, putting the total of confirmed cases at 59,513 cases as of Sunday. More than half of the cases, or 33,768, are in New York City, according to the latest figures from the city and state.
About 8,500 people are currently hospitalized, an increase of 16 percent from Saturday to Sunday. Of those, 2,037 are in intensive care units, which are equipped with ventilators.About 8,500 people are currently hospitalized, an increase of 16 percent from Saturday to Sunday. Of those, 2,037 are in intensive care units, which are equipped with ventilators.
“People asked ‘when is this over?,’ Mr. Cuomo said. “When they come up with an inexpensive home test or point of care test that can be brought to volume.”“People asked ‘when is this over?,’ Mr. Cuomo said. “When they come up with an inexpensive home test or point of care test that can be brought to volume.”
In New Jersey, Gov. Philip D. Murphy said on Sunday afternoon that the state had recorded 21 coronavirus deaths since the previous day, bringing the statewide total to 161. The state also recorded an additional 2,316 confirmed cases, raising the total to 13,386, the second highest in the country.In New Jersey, Gov. Philip D. Murphy said on Sunday afternoon that the state had recorded 21 coronavirus deaths since the previous day, bringing the statewide total to 161. The state also recorded an additional 2,316 confirmed cases, raising the total to 13,386, the second highest in the country.
Among other developments reported by Mr. Cuomo:Among other developments reported by Mr. Cuomo:
The governor extended his order for all nonessential workers to stay home until April 15.The governor extended his order for all nonessential workers to stay home until April 15.
Mr. Cuomo said he would ask Mayor Bill de Blasio to devise a plan for the city’s 11 public hospitals to coordinate how patients and resources are distributed. He also wants public and private hospitals to work together throughout the state. “There is an artificial wall between those two systems right now. That wall has to come down,” Mr. Cuomo said.Mr. Cuomo said he would ask Mayor Bill de Blasio to devise a plan for the city’s 11 public hospitals to coordinate how patients and resources are distributed. He also wants public and private hospitals to work together throughout the state. “There is an artificial wall between those two systems right now. That wall has to come down,” Mr. Cuomo said.
More than 76,000 health care workers, many of them retirees, have volunteered to work in hospitals should the facilities become strained.More than 76,000 health care workers, many of them retirees, have volunteered to work in hospitals should the facilities become strained.
Mr. Cuomo said he supported the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel advisory for New York, Connecticut and New Jersey, urging residents to refrain from nonessential domestic travel for 14 days. “It’s nothing we haven’t been doing,” Mr. Cuomo said.Mr. Cuomo said he supported the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel advisory for New York, Connecticut and New Jersey, urging residents to refrain from nonessential domestic travel for 14 days. “It’s nothing we haven’t been doing,” Mr. Cuomo said.
Some good news: The Westchester County man who was New York’s second confirmed case, bringing attention to a cluster of cases in New Rochelle, has been discharged from the hospital, Mr. Cuomo said.Some good news: The Westchester County man who was New York’s second confirmed case, bringing attention to a cluster of cases in New Rochelle, has been discharged from the hospital, Mr. Cuomo said.
New York City has a one-week supply of medical supplies to care for any New Yorker who is sick, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Sunday.New York City has a one-week supply of medical supplies to care for any New Yorker who is sick, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Sunday.
“We have enough supplies to get to a week from today, with the exception of ventilators, we’re going to need at least several hundred more ventilators very quickly,” Mr. de Blasio said in an appearance Sunday morning on CNN. “We are going to need a reinforcement.’’“We have enough supplies to get to a week from today, with the exception of ventilators, we’re going to need at least several hundred more ventilators very quickly,” Mr. de Blasio said in an appearance Sunday morning on CNN. “We are going to need a reinforcement.’’
Mr. de Blasio’s comments come as New York City’s 911 system is overwhelmed, hospitals in the New York area are deluged with new coronavirus cases and medical staff warn of shortages of personal protective equipment.Mr. de Blasio’s comments come as New York City’s 911 system is overwhelmed, hospitals in the New York area are deluged with new coronavirus cases and medical staff warn of shortages of personal protective equipment.
The mayor was also concerned about a shortage of medical personnel and said he has made a direct request to Mr. Trump to send more military and civilian doctors and nurses from around the country.The mayor was also concerned about a shortage of medical personnel and said he has made a direct request to Mr. Trump to send more military and civilian doctors and nurses from around the country.
“Our front line health care workers,” Mr. de Blasio said, “are giving their all, they’re in harm’s way. And, you know, we need to get them relief. We need to get them support and protection, but also relief. They can’t keep up at this pace.’’“Our front line health care workers,” Mr. de Blasio said, “are giving their all, they’re in harm’s way. And, you know, we need to get them relief. We need to get them support and protection, but also relief. They can’t keep up at this pace.’’
The White House said on Sunday that an aircraft carrying gloves, masks, gowns and other medical supplies from Shanghai arrived on Sunday morning at Kennedy International Airport in New York, the first in a series of roughly 20 flights that officials say will funnel much-needed goods to the United States by early April.The White House said on Sunday that an aircraft carrying gloves, masks, gowns and other medical supplies from Shanghai arrived on Sunday morning at Kennedy International Airport in New York, the first in a series of roughly 20 flights that officials say will funnel much-needed goods to the United States by early April.
The plane carried 130,000 N-95 masks, nearly 1.8 million surgical masks and gowns, more than 10 million gloves and more than 70,000 thermometers.The plane carried 130,000 N-95 masks, nearly 1.8 million surgical masks and gowns, more than 10 million gloves and more than 70,000 thermometers.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will provide the majority of the supplies to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, with the rest going to nursing homes in the region and other high-risk areas across the country, a White House spokesman said.The Federal Emergency Management Agency will provide the majority of the supplies to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, with the rest going to nursing homes in the region and other high-risk areas across the country, a White House spokesman said.
Mr. de Blasio and Mr. Cuomo did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the impact the shipment would have on the availability of medical supplies in the city and state.Mr. de Blasio and Mr. Cuomo did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the impact the shipment would have on the availability of medical supplies in the city and state.
In his appearance on CNN, Mr. de Blasio also brushed off criticism that he acted too slowly to respond to the spread of coronavirus in New York City.In his appearance on CNN, Mr. de Blasio also brushed off criticism that he acted too slowly to respond to the spread of coronavirus in New York City.
He dismissed clips of his appearances in January, February and in early March in which he repeatedly told New Yorkers to go about their lives as they normally would.He dismissed clips of his appearances in January, February and in early March in which he repeatedly told New Yorkers to go about their lives as they normally would.
“Everybody was working with the information we had and trying, of course, to avoid panic,” Mr. de Blasio said. “This was a very different world just a short time ago. But the bottom line is, none of us have time to look backwards. I’m trying to figure out how we get through to Sunday, next Sunday, and then what we do the week after that.”“Everybody was working with the information we had and trying, of course, to avoid panic,” Mr. de Blasio said. “This was a very different world just a short time ago. But the bottom line is, none of us have time to look backwards. I’m trying to figure out how we get through to Sunday, next Sunday, and then what we do the week after that.”
President Trump backtracked on Saturday night after earlier in the day floating the possibility of imposing an “enforceable” travel quarantine on the New York region.President Trump backtracked on Saturday night after earlier in the day floating the possibility of imposing an “enforceable” travel quarantine on the New York region.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Saturday night issued a formal travel advisory, urging residents from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to immediately refrain from nonessential domestic travel for 14 days. The order excludes workers in critical industries, including public health, food service and trucking.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Saturday night issued a formal travel advisory, urging residents from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to immediately refrain from nonessential domestic travel for 14 days. The order excludes workers in critical industries, including public health, food service and trucking.
Mr. Trump had come under intense criticism from Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York, who assailed the idea as “a declaration of war on states.”Mr. Trump had come under intense criticism from Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York, who assailed the idea as “a declaration of war on states.”
Mr. Cuomo, in an interview with CNN, expressed frustration and confusion over Mr. Trump’s vague suggestion that he was considering somehow sealing off New York, New Jersey and parts of Connecticut to slow the spread of the coronavirus, which has the New York City area as its epicenter.Mr. Cuomo, in an interview with CNN, expressed frustration and confusion over Mr. Trump’s vague suggestion that he was considering somehow sealing off New York, New Jersey and parts of Connecticut to slow the spread of the coronavirus, which has the New York City area as its epicenter.
The idea, Mr. Cuomo said, was at odds with Mr. Trump’s professed desire to restart the economy. “You would paralyze the financial sector,” the governor said.The idea, Mr. Cuomo said, was at odds with Mr. Trump’s professed desire to restart the economy. “You would paralyze the financial sector,” the governor said.
But on Saturday night, Mr. Trump appeared to abandon the proposal, announcing on Twitter that, “A quarantine will not be necessary.”But on Saturday night, Mr. Trump appeared to abandon the proposal, announcing on Twitter that, “A quarantine will not be necessary.”
He said he would instead issue what he referred to as a “ strong travel advisory,” without explaining what he meant.He said he would instead issue what he referred to as a “ strong travel advisory,” without explaining what he meant.
Earlier, Mr. Trump, speaking on the White House lawn, had said he was considering imposing what he called, without elaborating, an “enforceable” quarantine that would restrict travel in and out of New York, New Jersey and parts of Connecticut.Earlier, Mr. Trump, speaking on the White House lawn, had said he was considering imposing what he called, without elaborating, an “enforceable” quarantine that would restrict travel in and out of New York, New Jersey and parts of Connecticut.
“Some people would like to see New York quarantined because it’s a hot spot — New York, New Jersey, one or two other places, certain parts of Connecticut, quarantined,” Mr. Trump told reporters.“Some people would like to see New York quarantined because it’s a hot spot — New York, New Jersey, one or two other places, certain parts of Connecticut, quarantined,” Mr. Trump told reporters.
He added: “I’m thinking about that right now. We might not have to do it, but there is a possibility that sometime today we’ll do a quarantine, short term, two weeks, on New York, probably New Jersey, certain parts of Connecticut,” adding that he would “restrict travel.”He added: “I’m thinking about that right now. We might not have to do it, but there is a possibility that sometime today we’ll do a quarantine, short term, two weeks, on New York, probably New Jersey, certain parts of Connecticut,” adding that he would “restrict travel.”
“They’re having problems down in Florida,” Mr. Trump said. “A lot of New Yorkers going down, we don’t want that, heavily infected.”“They’re having problems down in Florida,” Mr. Trump said. “A lot of New Yorkers going down, we don’t want that, heavily infected.”
Late Saturday, the governor of Rhode Island, Gina Raimondo, a Democrat, said she would repeal an earlier executive order that had singled out New York residents for self-quarantine, after an outcry and threats of a lawsuit from Mr. Cuomo. A new order from Ms. Raimondo asked that all out-of-state visitors to Rhode Island self-quarantine for 14 days.Late Saturday, the governor of Rhode Island, Gina Raimondo, a Democrat, said she would repeal an earlier executive order that had singled out New York residents for self-quarantine, after an outcry and threats of a lawsuit from Mr. Cuomo. A new order from Ms. Raimondo asked that all out-of-state visitors to Rhode Island self-quarantine for 14 days.
The first of many calls that night involved a 24-year-old man who had a fever, body aches and a cough that sounded like a cement mixer.The first of many calls that night involved a 24-year-old man who had a fever, body aches and a cough that sounded like a cement mixer.
While the Brooklyn paramedics took the man’s fever — 103 degrees — they noticed frightening vitals that hinted at coronavirus: a critically low level of oxygen was flowing into his otherwise clear lungs, while his heart thumped with the intensity of a marathon runner’s. He was taken to the nearest hospital.While the Brooklyn paramedics took the man’s fever — 103 degrees — they noticed frightening vitals that hinted at coronavirus: a critically low level of oxygen was flowing into his otherwise clear lungs, while his heart thumped with the intensity of a marathon runner’s. He was taken to the nearest hospital.
Then almost immediately came the next call: a 73-year-old man with symptoms similar to the young man’s. They took him to the hospital, too.Then almost immediately came the next call: a 73-year-old man with symptoms similar to the young man’s. They took him to the hospital, too.
“It’s all a war zone,” one of the paramedics said.“It’s all a war zone,” one of the paramedics said.
Days later, another paramedic, Phil Suarez, was dispatched to two homes in Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood, where entire families, living in cramped apartments, appeared to be stricken with the virus.Days later, another paramedic, Phil Suarez, was dispatched to two homes in Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood, where entire families, living in cramped apartments, appeared to be stricken with the virus.
“I’m terrified,” said Mr. Suarez, who has been a paramedic in New York City for 26 years and had assisted in rescue efforts during the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks and later served in the Iraq war. “I honestly don’t know if I’m going to survive. I’m terrified of what I’ve already possibly brought home.”“I’m terrified,” said Mr. Suarez, who has been a paramedic in New York City for 26 years and had assisted in rescue efforts during the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks and later served in the Iraq war. “I honestly don’t know if I’m going to survive. I’m terrified of what I’ve already possibly brought home.”
Even as hospitals across New York become inundated with coronavirus cases, some patients are being left behind in their homes because the health care system cannot handle them all, according to dozens of interviews with paramedics, New York Fire Department officials and union representatives, as well as city data.Even as hospitals across New York become inundated with coronavirus cases, some patients are being left behind in their homes because the health care system cannot handle them all, according to dozens of interviews with paramedics, New York Fire Department officials and union representatives, as well as city data.
About 540 prisoners at the federal jail in Brooklyn could develop serious illnesses related to the coronavirus because of their age or underlying health conditions and should be released immediately, according to a lawsuit.About 540 prisoners at the federal jail in Brooklyn could develop serious illnesses related to the coronavirus because of their age or underlying health conditions and should be released immediately, according to a lawsuit.
The jail’s warden has identified 537 prisoners as “particularly vulnerable” to the virus under federal health guidelines, says the suit, which was filed late Friday. Those prisoners, the suit argues, should be released “with appropriate precautionary public health measures.”The jail’s warden has identified 537 prisoners as “particularly vulnerable” to the virus under federal health guidelines, says the suit, which was filed late Friday. Those prisoners, the suit argues, should be released “with appropriate precautionary public health measures.”
The suit, which was filed in Brooklyn federal court, coincides with a growing call by federal public defenders, elected officials and others for vulnerable prisoners to be freed from New York City’s two federal jails, which house a total of 2,500 prisoners, to stem the virus’s spread.The suit, which was filed in Brooklyn federal court, coincides with a growing call by federal public defenders, elected officials and others for vulnerable prisoners to be freed from New York City’s two federal jails, which house a total of 2,500 prisoners, to stem the virus’s spread.
Several inmates and staff members at the Brooklyn jail, the Metropolitan Detention Center, have already been infected, according to the federal Bureau of Prisons.Several inmates and staff members at the Brooklyn jail, the Metropolitan Detention Center, have already been infected, according to the federal Bureau of Prisons.
Risks to inmates have been heightened by a failure to take proper precautions, the suit says. Doctors have not checked on inmates in their units, staff members have not worn protective gear and the jail only has nine nasal swab test kits, according to a legal filing by Deirdre D. von Dornum, a lawyer with the federal defender’s office.Risks to inmates have been heightened by a failure to take proper precautions, the suit says. Doctors have not checked on inmates in their units, staff members have not worn protective gear and the jail only has nine nasal swab test kits, according to a legal filing by Deirdre D. von Dornum, a lawyer with the federal defender’s office.
And, the suit says, education within the jail about the virus’s symptoms and how to curb its spread is limited.And, the suit says, education within the jail about the virus’s symptoms and how to curb its spread is limited.
Katie Rosenfeld, a lawyer for the plaintiffs, said prisoners and family members were “terrified” that the jail would “very soon be overwhelmed with hundreds of people sick and dying inside the jail.”Katie Rosenfeld, a lawyer for the plaintiffs, said prisoners and family members were “terrified” that the jail would “very soon be overwhelmed with hundreds of people sick and dying inside the jail.”
The Bureau of Prisons said it did not comment on pending litigation.The Bureau of Prisons said it did not comment on pending litigation.
The Department of Veteran Affairs is making dozens of beds available for patients in New York who have not contracted coronavirus as a way to free up space in hospitals that are stretched thin.The Department of Veteran Affairs is making dozens of beds available for patients in New York who have not contracted coronavirus as a way to free up space in hospitals that are stretched thin.
Many hospitals across New York City are struggling to accommodate the surge in coronavirus patients, which officials say is expected to grow worse.Many hospitals across New York City are struggling to accommodate the surge in coronavirus patients, which officials say is expected to grow worse.
The move by the federal agency to offer 50 beds in its hospitals in Manhattan and Brooklyn comes as New York State has become the epicenter of the pandemic, with 965 deaths and 59,513 confirmed cases as of Sunday afternoon.The move by the federal agency to offer 50 beds in its hospitals in Manhattan and Brooklyn comes as New York State has become the epicenter of the pandemic, with 965 deaths and 59,513 confirmed cases as of Sunday afternoon.
“VA is proud to assist the City of New York while continuing its primary mission of caring for our nation’s veterans,” Robert Wilkie, the secretary of veterans affairs, said in a statement.“VA is proud to assist the City of New York while continuing its primary mission of caring for our nation’s veterans,” Robert Wilkie, the secretary of veterans affairs, said in a statement.
The agency’s decision to help came after officials determined that the move would not impact the care of veterans.The agency’s decision to help came after officials determined that the move would not impact the care of veterans.
Patrick J. Foye, the chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, has tested positive for the coronavirus, officials said in a statement late Saturday. Mr. Foye is experiencing only mild symptoms and keeping a full schedule, the authority said.Patrick J. Foye, the chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, has tested positive for the coronavirus, officials said in a statement late Saturday. Mr. Foye is experiencing only mild symptoms and keeping a full schedule, the authority said.
“Pat was last in the office on Wednesday, maintained a safe social distance and was asymptomatic at that time,” said Abbey Collins, a spokeswoman for the authority., which oversees New York City’s subway and buses and two commuter railroads. “He worked remotely Thursday and Friday, following a previously arranged schedule.”“Pat was last in the office on Wednesday, maintained a safe social distance and was asymptomatic at that time,” said Abbey Collins, a spokeswoman for the authority., which oversees New York City’s subway and buses and two commuter railroads. “He worked remotely Thursday and Friday, following a previously arranged schedule.”
Reporting was contributed by Aaron Randle, Christina Goldbaum, Jesse McKinley Ed Shanahan, Katie Van Syckle, Tracey Tully, Ali Watkins and Benjamin Weiser.Reporting was contributed by Aaron Randle, Christina Goldbaum, Jesse McKinley Ed Shanahan, Katie Van Syckle, Tracey Tully, Ali Watkins and Benjamin Weiser.