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N.Y. Virus Deaths Hit New High, but Hospitalizations Slow: Live Updates N.Y. Virus Deaths Hit New High, but Hospitalizations Slow: Live Updates
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Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said on Tuesday that 731 more people had died in New York State, the largest single-day increase in deaths since the crisis began. The grim tally followed two days in which new deaths dropped below 600. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said on Tuesday that 731 more people had died in New York State, the largest number of deaths in a single day since the crisis began. The grim tally followed two days in which new deaths dropped below 600.
The governor emphasized, though, that death was a lagging indicator in the fight against the virus, and pointed to a falling rate of hospitalizations and said that the state was still projecting that the spread of the virus was plateauing.The governor emphasized, though, that death was a lagging indicator in the fight against the virus, and pointed to a falling rate of hospitalizations and said that the state was still projecting that the spread of the virus was plateauing.
The number of virus patients in intensive care units grew in the last 24 hours by less than 100, the smallest increase since March 21, the governor said.The number of virus patients in intensive care units grew in the last 24 hours by less than 100, the smallest increase since March 21, the governor said.
Here are the statistics from his morning briefing:Here are the statistics from his morning briefing:
Deaths in New York State: 5,489, up by 731 from Monday morning.Deaths in New York State: 5,489, up by 731 from Monday morning.
Confirmed cases: 138,836 statewide, up from 130,689 on Monday.Confirmed cases: 138,836 statewide, up from 130,689 on Monday.
Currently hospitalized: 17,493 people statewide, up from 16,837.Currently hospitalized: 17,493 people statewide, up from 16,837.
In intensive care: 4,593, up by 89 from 4,504 on Monday.In intensive care: 4,593, up by 89 from 4,504 on Monday.
The governor emphasized that the numbers were not an abstraction. “That’s 731 people who we lost,” he said. “Behind every one of those numbers is an individual, is a family, is a mother, is a father, is a sister, is a brother. So a lot of pain again today for many New Yorkers.”The governor emphasized that the numbers were not an abstraction. “That’s 731 people who we lost,” he said. “Behind every one of those numbers is an individual, is a family, is a mother, is a father, is a sister, is a brother. So a lot of pain again today for many New Yorkers.”
Mr. Cuomo said that increases in hospital beds and the number of health care providers working had helped New York to balance it patient load and help ensure that no one facility was overburdened.Mr. Cuomo said that increases in hospital beds and the number of health care providers working had helped New York to balance it patient load and help ensure that no one facility was overburdened.
He also said that planning was underway to restart the regional economy and that he had spoken to the governors of New Jersey and Connecticut about coordinating those efforts.He also said that planning was underway to restart the regional economy and that he had spoken to the governors of New Jersey and Connecticut about coordinating those efforts.
Officials in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been looking at the numbers on the coronavirus outbreak and seeing some signs that the virus’s ghastly toll may be starting to ease.Officials in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been looking at the numbers on the coronavirus outbreak and seeing some signs that the virus’s ghastly toll may be starting to ease.
Still, the authorities have asked citizens to stay vigilant. Thousands more will die before the outbreak comes to an end and the spread could begin again if restrictions on social distancing are not observed.Still, the authorities have asked citizens to stay vigilant. Thousands more will die before the outbreak comes to an end and the spread could begin again if restrictions on social distancing are not observed.
Around the country, experts and officials say that deaths from the virus are being undercounted because of inconsistent protocols and limited resources.Around the country, experts and officials say that deaths from the virus are being undercounted because of inconsistent protocols and limited resources.
In New York City, the head of the City Council’s health committee, Mark Levine, wrote on Twitter that people are dying at home at about 10 times the normal rate, presumably because of the virus, but that not all the deaths were being counted as virus deaths.In New York City, the head of the City Council’s health committee, Mark Levine, wrote on Twitter that people are dying at home at about 10 times the normal rate, presumably because of the virus, but that not all the deaths were being counted as virus deaths.
But there are other indications that the outbreak is slowing down. In New York, the number of virus patients who are hospitalized has been growing at a slower and slower rate: It has gone from increasing by 20 or 30 percent per day to increasing by less than 10 percent each of the last three days.But there are other indications that the outbreak is slowing down. In New York, the number of virus patients who are hospitalized has been growing at a slower and slower rate: It has gone from increasing by 20 or 30 percent per day to increasing by less than 10 percent each of the last three days.
The growth in the number of patients on ventilators, too, still growing, but much more slowly.The growth in the number of patients on ventilators, too, still growing, but much more slowly.
Mr. Cuomo said on Tuesday that social distancing practices were working and that they had to continue: “To the extent that we see a flattening or a possible plateau, that’s because of what we are doing and we have to keep doing it.”Mr. Cuomo said on Tuesday that social distancing practices were working and that they had to continue: “To the extent that we see a flattening or a possible plateau, that’s because of what we are doing and we have to keep doing it.”
A crew member aboard the Navy hospital ship Comfort tested positive for the coronavirus, and several others have gone into isolation, the Navy said on Tuesday, the latest setback in the ship’s troubled mission to New York to assist in the pandemic response.A crew member aboard the Navy hospital ship Comfort tested positive for the coronavirus, and several others have gone into isolation, the Navy said on Tuesday, the latest setback in the ship’s troubled mission to New York to assist in the pandemic response.
News of the infection came after President Trump agreed to requests from officials in New York and New Jersey to let the Comfort accept virus patients.News of the infection came after President Trump agreed to requests from officials in New York and New Jersey to let the Comfort accept virus patients.
The 1,000-bed ship arrived last week with great fanfare and was supposed to relieve pressure on New York’s overburdened hospitals by taking patients suffering from other ailments. But bureaucratic hurdles, as well as a sharp decline in hospitalizations unrelated to the virus, resulted in few patients being transferred to the ship.The 1,000-bed ship arrived last week with great fanfare and was supposed to relieve pressure on New York’s overburdened hospitals by taking patients suffering from other ailments. But bureaucratic hurdles, as well as a sharp decline in hospitalizations unrelated to the virus, resulted in few patients being transferred to the ship.
A Navy spokeswoman said the discovery of an infected crew member would not affect the Comfort’s mission in New York. “It does not affect the ability of the Comfort to receive patients at all,” Elizabeth Baker, the spokeswoman, said.A Navy spokeswoman said the discovery of an infected crew member would not affect the Comfort’s mission in New York. “It does not affect the ability of the Comfort to receive patients at all,” Elizabeth Baker, the spokeswoman, said.
As of Tuesday, there were more than 50 patients on board, she said, meaning most of the Comfort’s beds still remained unused.As of Tuesday, there were more than 50 patients on board, she said, meaning most of the Comfort’s beds still remained unused.
Mayor de Blasio said on Tuesday that, along with the struggle to halt the spread of the coronavirus, New York City was increasingly focused on helping the growing number of people who were unemployed and unsure of where their next meal would come from.Mayor de Blasio said on Tuesday that, along with the struggle to halt the spread of the coronavirus, New York City was increasingly focused on helping the growing number of people who were unemployed and unsure of where their next meal would come from.
“There’s a new front opening up and we have to be there for people who need food,” the mayor said.“There’s a new front opening up and we have to be there for people who need food,” the mayor said.
According to a Siena College Research Institute poll published on Monday, 49 percent of city residents are worried about putting food on the table.According to a Siena College Research Institute poll published on Monday, 49 percent of city residents are worried about putting food on the table.
A separate survey by the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, published today, found that for more than half of New Yorkers, the virus and its response had hurt their household’s ability to get the food they need. Eighteen percent said their ability to procure food was reduced “a lot.”A separate survey by the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, published today, found that for more than half of New Yorkers, the virus and its response had hurt their household’s ability to get the food they need. Eighteen percent said their ability to procure food was reduced “a lot.”
Mr. de Blasio said that in the last three weeks, city programs had served 2.6 million meals to New Yorkers who needed food — “and that is just the beginning.”Mr. de Blasio said that in the last three weeks, city programs had served 2.6 million meals to New Yorkers who needed food — “and that is just the beginning.”
He cited a projection had showed that at least 500,000 New Yorkers had either lost their jobs or soon would.He cited a projection had showed that at least 500,000 New Yorkers had either lost their jobs or soon would.
It had been a constant refrain through the weeks of the outbreak.It had been a constant refrain through the weeks of the outbreak.
Governor Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio had both repeated daily that the city and state faced a desperate need for ventilators to help virus patients in intensive care keep breathing.Governor Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio had both repeated daily that the city and state faced a desperate need for ventilators to help virus patients in intensive care keep breathing.
But on Monday, both said that, for the moment, that need had been met.But on Monday, both said that, for the moment, that need had been met.
Mr. de Blasio said Monday night on NY1 that after receiving another 500 ventilators from the state, “The situation related to the number of I.C.U. beds and ventilators has appeared to change meaningfully.”Mr. de Blasio said Monday night on NY1 that after receiving another 500 ventilators from the state, “The situation related to the number of I.C.U. beds and ventilators has appeared to change meaningfully.”
He said the city now had enough ventilators to last through the end of the week.He said the city now had enough ventilators to last through the end of the week.
Mr. Cuomo said earlier on Monday that the state had received ventilators from California, Oregon and elsewhere, adding, “We don’t need any additional ventilators right now.”Mr. Cuomo said earlier on Monday that the state had received ventilators from California, Oregon and elsewhere, adding, “We don’t need any additional ventilators right now.”
The pressure is easing in part because the number of virus patients on ventilators in New York, while still increasing, is not increasing as rapidly as it was last week.The pressure is easing in part because the number of virus patients on ventilators in New York, while still increasing, is not increasing as rapidly as it was last week.
In New York, the epicenter of the nation’s coronavirus outbreak, the lucky ones work at home.In New York, the epicenter of the nation’s coronavirus outbreak, the lucky ones work at home.
But that’s often not an option for the 1.4 million New Yorkers who freelance, work project to project or find gigs through apps like Lyft and Wag. Much of their work has evaporated, and they may not be entitled to unemployment benefits or be covered by health insurance.But that’s often not an option for the 1.4 million New Yorkers who freelance, work project to project or find gigs through apps like Lyft and Wag. Much of their work has evaporated, and they may not be entitled to unemployment benefits or be covered by health insurance.
From a caterer whose event-based business lost the next two months of bookings, to a production assistant hoping his food-delivery gig allows him to keep paying the bills, workers have had to adjust their routines — sometimes drastically — as they cope with economic uncertainty.From a caterer whose event-based business lost the next two months of bookings, to a production assistant hoping his food-delivery gig allows him to keep paying the bills, workers have had to adjust their routines — sometimes drastically — as they cope with economic uncertainty.
“It’s tricky because there’s no foreseeable income,” said Yulan Grant, 26, who had been working as an art handler and DJ. “No one knows when the museums and galleries will be open again. We just don’t know when the clubs will be open or especially in New York, if they will able to survive being closed for more than a month.”“It’s tricky because there’s no foreseeable income,” said Yulan Grant, 26, who had been working as an art handler and DJ. “No one knows when the museums and galleries will be open again. We just don’t know when the clubs will be open or especially in New York, if they will able to survive being closed for more than a month.”
While early signs indicate that the coronavirus outbreak may be slowing in New York City, a nearby suburb is facing a surge.While early signs indicate that the coronavirus outbreak may be slowing in New York City, a nearby suburb is facing a surge.
Steve Bellone, the county executive in Suffolk on Long Island, said this morning that “the battle really is shifting to Long Island.”Steve Bellone, the county executive in Suffolk on Long Island, said this morning that “the battle really is shifting to Long Island.”
“We’re seeing it in the numbers and you can feel the surge happening,” Mr. Bellone said on CNN.“We’re seeing it in the numbers and you can feel the surge happening,” Mr. Bellone said on CNN.
Three weeks ago, Suffolk County, which has more than a million residents, had not reported a single virus-related fatality, Mr. Bellone said. “Yesterday that number soared well past 200,” he said.Three weeks ago, Suffolk County, which has more than a million residents, had not reported a single virus-related fatality, Mr. Bellone said. “Yesterday that number soared well past 200,” he said.
Suffolk County now has a higher rate of infection than New York City, with nearly 1,000 confirmed cases per 100,000 residents. The city has 815 confirmed cases per 100,000 residents.Suffolk County now has a higher rate of infection than New York City, with nearly 1,000 confirmed cases per 100,000 residents. The city has 815 confirmed cases per 100,000 residents.
“I’m having conversations I never imagined having in this position,” he said, including with the governor about the capacity of its morgue and the number of body bags the county will need.“I’m having conversations I never imagined having in this position,” he said, including with the governor about the capacity of its morgue and the number of body bags the county will need.
The anxiety and isolation resulting from the virus outbreak can feel crippling at times. But for New Yorkers who want to do something constructive, there are ways to help.The anxiety and isolation resulting from the virus outbreak can feel crippling at times. But for New Yorkers who want to do something constructive, there are ways to help.
The nonprofit EMS FDNY Help Fund provides financial support to the city’s emergency medical technicians and paramedics. Like doctors and nurses, these emergency services workers are on the front lines of the crisis, and they have been responding to constant calls over the past several weeks.The nonprofit EMS FDNY Help Fund provides financial support to the city’s emergency medical technicians and paramedics. Like doctors and nurses, these emergency services workers are on the front lines of the crisis, and they have been responding to constant calls over the past several weeks.
Putting in multiple long shifts for pay that hovers just above the city’s minimum wage, these workers could use a lift, union leaders say.Putting in multiple long shifts for pay that hovers just above the city’s minimum wage, these workers could use a lift, union leaders say.
“Our members working are 16 hours a day, 17 hours a day, and a lot of them are sleeping in their cars afterward because they’re scared of brining the virus home to their families,” Vinny Variale, the president of the Uniformed EMS Officers Union and an FDNY lieutenant said on Thursday. “Anybody that can help, we really need it.”“Our members working are 16 hours a day, 17 hours a day, and a lot of them are sleeping in their cars afterward because they’re scared of brining the virus home to their families,” Vinny Variale, the president of the Uniformed EMS Officers Union and an FDNY lieutenant said on Thursday. “Anybody that can help, we really need it.”
Donations to the EMS FDNY Help Fund, which fire officials and multiple unions have endorsed, can be made here. thenDonations to the EMS FDNY Help Fund, which fire officials and multiple unions have endorsed, can be made here. then
In addition, fire officials have called for donations to the FDNY Foundation — a nonprofit affiliated with the department that opened a Covid-19 fund earlier this week. A spokesman for the department said donations will be used “to help FDNY families who have Covid-19 illness, death, or who are impacted in any way.” Donations can be made here.In addition, fire officials have called for donations to the FDNY Foundation — a nonprofit affiliated with the department that opened a Covid-19 fund earlier this week. A spokesman for the department said donations will be used “to help FDNY families who have Covid-19 illness, death, or who are impacted in any way.” Donations can be made here.
And on Monday, Mr. Cuomo also announced the creation of what he called the “First Responders Fund,” which is accepting donations here.And on Monday, Mr. Cuomo also announced the creation of what he called the “First Responders Fund,” which is accepting donations here.
Here is a guide on other ways New Yorkers can help and a instructions on how to donate N95 masks to New York doctors.Here is a guide on other ways New Yorkers can help and a instructions on how to donate N95 masks to New York doctors.
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