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‘Worst Is Over,’ Cuomo Says as States Snub Trump on Restarting Economy ‘Worst Is Over,’ Cuomo Says as States Snub Trump on Restarting Economy
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With the number of new deaths and rate of hospitalizations falling in New York, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said on Monday that “the worst is over” in the coronavirus pandemic, and he announced an alliance with six other Northeastern governors to explore how to eventually lift restrictions — a move that appeared to be an implicit rebuke to President Trump.With the number of new deaths and rate of hospitalizations falling in New York, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said on Monday that “the worst is over” in the coronavirus pandemic, and he announced an alliance with six other Northeastern governors to explore how to eventually lift restrictions — a move that appeared to be an implicit rebuke to President Trump.
The governors from New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Massachusetts and Rhode Island said they would begin to draw up a plan for when to reopen businesses and schools, and how quickly to allow people to return to work safely, although the timeline for such a plan remained unclear.The governors from New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Massachusetts and Rhode Island said they would begin to draw up a plan for when to reopen businesses and schools, and how quickly to allow people to return to work safely, although the timeline for such a plan remained unclear.
“If you do it wrong, it can backfire, and we’ve seen that with other places in the globe,” Mr. Cuomo said. “What the art form is going to be here is doing that smartly and doing that in a coordinated way.”“If you do it wrong, it can backfire, and we’ve seen that with other places in the globe,” Mr. Cuomo said. “What the art form is going to be here is doing that smartly and doing that in a coordinated way.”
The joint effort was the first of two announced on Monday: The governors of California, Oregon and Washington, three Western states that were among those that felt the impact of the virus before it spread rapidly in the Northeast, announced a similar pact. All but one of the 10 governors on the two coasts are Democrats.The joint effort was the first of two announced on Monday: The governors of California, Oregon and Washington, three Western states that were among those that felt the impact of the virus before it spread rapidly in the Northeast, announced a similar pact. All but one of the 10 governors on the two coasts are Democrats.
In moving ahead on their own, the governors were all but disregarding President Trump just as he was trying to assert control over the question of when and how to reopen the country — a move that set up the possibility of a collision course between the states and Washington.In moving ahead on their own, the governors were all but disregarding President Trump just as he was trying to assert control over the question of when and how to reopen the country — a move that set up the possibility of a collision course between the states and Washington.
The president spent Monday assembling a task force to advise him on a path to restoring some semblance of normal life in America. He rejected the notion that the decision would be left to the governors, even though they have been the ones to close the schools and issue the stay-at-home orders, not the federal government.The president spent Monday assembling a task force to advise him on a path to restoring some semblance of normal life in America. He rejected the notion that the decision would be left to the governors, even though they have been the ones to close the schools and issue the stay-at-home orders, not the federal government.
“For the purpose of creating conflict and confusion, some in the Fake News Media are saying that it is the Governors decision to open up the states, not that of the President of the United States & the Federal Government,” he wrote on Twitter. “Let it be fully understood that this is incorrect. It is the decision of the President, and for many good reasons.”“For the purpose of creating conflict and confusion, some in the Fake News Media are saying that it is the Governors decision to open up the states, not that of the President of the United States & the Federal Government,” he wrote on Twitter. “Let it be fully understood that this is incorrect. It is the decision of the President, and for many good reasons.”
Hours after his tweet, and after the governors’ announcements, Mr. Trump doubled down on his claim that his executive powers superseded that of states.Hours after his tweet, and after the governors’ announcements, Mr. Trump doubled down on his claim that his executive powers superseded that of states.
“When somebody is the president of the United States, the authority is total,” he said at his evening briefing at the White House.“When somebody is the president of the United States, the authority is total,” he said at his evening briefing at the White House.
Moments after that, Vice President Mike Pence modulated the president’s sentiment somewhat, saying the administration would issue guidelines for the states to follow on reopening the economy. “We’ll work with those states and in some cases it’ll make sense for them to work on a regional basis,” Mr. Pence said.Moments after that, Vice President Mike Pence modulated the president’s sentiment somewhat, saying the administration would issue guidelines for the states to follow on reopening the economy. “We’ll work with those states and in some cases it’ll make sense for them to work on a regional basis,” Mr. Pence said.
Mr. Trump offered no legal or constitutional basis to back up his claim to exclusive authority to reopen society.Mr. Trump offered no legal or constitutional basis to back up his claim to exclusive authority to reopen society.
And soon after, Governor Cuomo called in to CNN and said: “You don’t become king because of a national emergency.”And soon after, Governor Cuomo called in to CNN and said: “You don’t become king because of a national emergency.”
The federal government issued guidelines last month recommending that Americans refrain from gatherings of over 10 people and take other measures, but the binding orders to close were issued by the governors and mayors. It also remained unclear how Mr. Trump could overrule a governor who wanted to keep businesses and schools closed even after the president wanted them to reopen.The federal government issued guidelines last month recommending that Americans refrain from gatherings of over 10 people and take other measures, but the binding orders to close were issued by the governors and mayors. It also remained unclear how Mr. Trump could overrule a governor who wanted to keep businesses and schools closed even after the president wanted them to reopen.
In staking out his authority, Mr. Trump seemed to be contradicting his previous position that handling the coronavirus outbreak was essentially a local problem. The president had resisted enacting a national stay-at-home lockdown, leaving it to each state to decide on its own; the president also has said that it was a state’s job to properly manage its hospital beds and ventilators.In staking out his authority, Mr. Trump seemed to be contradicting his previous position that handling the coronavirus outbreak was essentially a local problem. The president had resisted enacting a national stay-at-home lockdown, leaving it to each state to decide on its own; the president also has said that it was a state’s job to properly manage its hospital beds and ventilators.
The focus on reopening the economy came even as the death toll in New York State surpassed 10,000 people, but other indicators continued to plateau or decline slightly, leading Mr. Cuomo to declare that the worst of the outbreak may have passed.The focus on reopening the economy came even as the death toll in New York State surpassed 10,000 people, but other indicators continued to plateau or decline slightly, leading Mr. Cuomo to declare that the worst of the outbreak may have passed.
Nearly 19,000 people remain hospitalized in New York, the epicenter of the pandemic in the United States, but the rate of hospitalizations has slowed markedly over the last week, and the 671 deaths announced on Monday marked the lowest one-day death toll in a week.Nearly 19,000 people remain hospitalized in New York, the epicenter of the pandemic in the United States, but the rate of hospitalizations has slowed markedly over the last week, and the 671 deaths announced on Monday marked the lowest one-day death toll in a week.
But even with the numbers plateauing, Mr. Cuomo said, the situation could worsen if New Yorkers ignored social distancing measures.But even with the numbers plateauing, Mr. Cuomo said, the situation could worsen if New Yorkers ignored social distancing measures.
“I believe the worst is over if we continue to be smart,” Mr. Cuomo, a Democrat, said during his daily briefing in Albany. “I believe we can start on the path to normalcy.”“I believe the worst is over if we continue to be smart,” Mr. Cuomo, a Democrat, said during his daily briefing in Albany. “I believe we can start on the path to normalcy.”
With millions of people filing for unemployment benefits and tax revenues drying up, the governors from the seven Northeastern states said the objective was to gradually increase economic activity and the number of employees considered essential workers, while tracking closely the virus’s infection rate. They added that they needed to act in concert to prevent people from crossing state borders to shop or do business in states with looser restrictions.With millions of people filing for unemployment benefits and tax revenues drying up, the governors from the seven Northeastern states said the objective was to gradually increase economic activity and the number of employees considered essential workers, while tracking closely the virus’s infection rate. They added that they needed to act in concert to prevent people from crossing state borders to shop or do business in states with looser restrictions.
The seven states together have recorded over 325,000 confirmed virus cases and more than 14,400 deaths, around 63 percent of the country’s total. The governors of those states sought to cast their action both as a sign of hope and as a recognition that they had to act on their own.The seven states together have recorded over 325,000 confirmed virus cases and more than 14,400 deaths, around 63 percent of the country’s total. The governors of those states sought to cast their action both as a sign of hope and as a recognition that they had to act on their own.
“Seeing as how we had the responsibility for closing the state down, I think we probably have the primary responsibility for opening it up,” said Gov. Tom Wolf of Pennsylvania. ”We’re simply saying it’s our responsibility to steer our way through these uncharted waters. And it’s our responsibility to figure out a way back.”“Seeing as how we had the responsibility for closing the state down, I think we probably have the primary responsibility for opening it up,” said Gov. Tom Wolf of Pennsylvania. ”We’re simply saying it’s our responsibility to steer our way through these uncharted waters. And it’s our responsibility to figure out a way back.”
Mr. Cuomo also seemed confused by the president’s assertion that only he could open the economy.Mr. Cuomo also seemed confused by the president’s assertion that only he could open the economy.
“If it is your authority to open, why wasn’t it your authority to close?” he asked.“If it is your authority to open, why wasn’t it your authority to close?” he asked.
The action on the East Coast came as Washington, Oregon and California — the nation’s most populous state — also announced “a shared vision for reopening their economies,” amid the outbreak, which has been less catastrophic thus far in that region.The action on the East Coast came as Washington, Oregon and California — the nation’s most populous state — also announced “a shared vision for reopening their economies,” amid the outbreak, which has been less catastrophic thus far in that region.
Like the plan in the Northeast, there was little detail on the timing or scope of such an economic restart, but the states said they would prioritize the health of particularly vulnerable populations, like seniors. “We need to see a decline in the rate of spread of the virus before large-scale reopening,” read a joint statement from the three states’ governors.Like the plan in the Northeast, there was little detail on the timing or scope of such an economic restart, but the states said they would prioritize the health of particularly vulnerable populations, like seniors. “We need to see a decline in the rate of spread of the virus before large-scale reopening,” read a joint statement from the three states’ governors.
Mr. Cuomo has said a successful approach to reopening the economy would hinge on the ability to ramp up testing for antibodies to identify people who are immune to the virus and could safely return to work.Mr. Cuomo has said a successful approach to reopening the economy would hinge on the ability to ramp up testing for antibodies to identify people who are immune to the virus and could safely return to work.
New York business leaders were cautiously encouraged by the action taken by Mr. Cuomo and other governors, noting that the state’s economy had been battered in recent weeks after a decade-long run that had seen low unemployment and strong consistent growth.New York business leaders were cautiously encouraged by the action taken by Mr. Cuomo and other governors, noting that the state’s economy had been battered in recent weeks after a decade-long run that had seen low unemployment and strong consistent growth.
“There’s no doubt there’s going to be economic harm, there already has been,” said Heather C. Briccetti, the president of the Business Council of New York State. “The question is how do we thoughtfully exit the shutdown and how do you take steps to reopen so that you don’t prolong the harm.”“There’s no doubt there’s going to be economic harm, there already has been,” said Heather C. Briccetti, the president of the Business Council of New York State. “The question is how do we thoughtfully exit the shutdown and how do you take steps to reopen so that you don’t prolong the harm.”
Small business owners warily rejoiced at the prospect of reopening at some point.Small business owners warily rejoiced at the prospect of reopening at some point.
Michael Mirzayev, 22, who co-owns the Coney Island Pet Grooming in Brooklyn, said that he was hopeful that businesses could reopen by May or soon thereafter, but not if it meant the virus could see a resurgence.Michael Mirzayev, 22, who co-owns the Coney Island Pet Grooming in Brooklyn, said that he was hopeful that businesses could reopen by May or soon thereafter, but not if it meant the virus could see a resurgence.
“We have been hearing that Cuomo is planning to reopen, and we hope it’s true,” said Mr. Mirzayev, who runs the pet salon with his mother. “We have to get back to work and stuff to pay for just like everyone else.”“We have been hearing that Cuomo is planning to reopen, and we hope it’s true,” said Mr. Mirzayev, who runs the pet salon with his mother. “We have to get back to work and stuff to pay for just like everyone else.”
Updated June 5, 2020Updated June 5, 2020
So far, the evidence seems to show it does. A widely cited paper published in April suggests that people are most infectious about two days before the onset of coronavirus symptoms and estimated that 44 percent of new infections were a result of transmission from people who were not yet showing symptoms. Recently, a top expert at the World Health Organization stated that transmission of the coronavirus by people who did not have symptoms was “very rare,” but she later walked back that statement.
A study by European scientists is the first to document a strong statistical link between genetic variations and Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus. Having Type A blood was linked to a 50 percent increase in the likelihood that a patient would need to get oxygen or to go on a ventilator, according to the new study.A study by European scientists is the first to document a strong statistical link between genetic variations and Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus. Having Type A blood was linked to a 50 percent increase in the likelihood that a patient would need to get oxygen or to go on a ventilator, according to the new study.
The unemployment rate fell to 13.3 percent in May, the Labor Department said on June 5, an unexpected improvement in the nation’s job market as hiring rebounded faster than economists expected. Economists had forecast the unemployment rate to increase to as much as 20 percent, after it hit 14.7 percent in April, which was the highest since the government began keeping official statistics after World War II. But the unemployment rate dipped instead, with employers adding 2.5 million jobs, after more than 20 million jobs were lost in April.The unemployment rate fell to 13.3 percent in May, the Labor Department said on June 5, an unexpected improvement in the nation’s job market as hiring rebounded faster than economists expected. Economists had forecast the unemployment rate to increase to as much as 20 percent, after it hit 14.7 percent in April, which was the highest since the government began keeping official statistics after World War II. But the unemployment rate dipped instead, with employers adding 2.5 million jobs, after more than 20 million jobs were lost in April.
Mass protests against police brutality that have brought thousands of people onto the streets in cities across America are raising the specter of new coronavirus outbreaks, prompting political leaders, physicians and public health experts to warn that the crowds could cause a surge in cases. While many political leaders affirmed the right of protesters to express themselves, they urged the demonstrators to wear face masks and maintain social distancing, both to protect themselves and to prevent further community spread of the virus. Some infectious disease experts were reassured by the fact that the protests were held outdoors, saying the open air settings could mitigate the risk of transmission.Mass protests against police brutality that have brought thousands of people onto the streets in cities across America are raising the specter of new coronavirus outbreaks, prompting political leaders, physicians and public health experts to warn that the crowds could cause a surge in cases. While many political leaders affirmed the right of protesters to express themselves, they urged the demonstrators to wear face masks and maintain social distancing, both to protect themselves and to prevent further community spread of the virus. Some infectious disease experts were reassured by the fact that the protests were held outdoors, saying the open air settings could mitigate the risk of transmission.
Exercise researchers and physicians have some blunt advice for those of us aiming to return to regular exercise now: Start slowly and then rev up your workouts, also slowly. American adults tended to be about 12 percent less active after the stay-at-home mandates began in March than they were in January. But there are steps you can take to ease your way back into regular exercise safely. First, “start at no more than 50 percent of the exercise you were doing before Covid,” says Dr. Monica Rho, the chief of musculoskeletal medicine at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago. Thread in some preparatory squats, too, she advises. “When you haven’t been exercising, you lose muscle mass.” Expect some muscle twinges after these preliminary, post-lockdown sessions, especially a day or two later. But sudden or increasing pain during exercise is a clarion call to stop and return home.Exercise researchers and physicians have some blunt advice for those of us aiming to return to regular exercise now: Start slowly and then rev up your workouts, also slowly. American adults tended to be about 12 percent less active after the stay-at-home mandates began in March than they were in January. But there are steps you can take to ease your way back into regular exercise safely. First, “start at no more than 50 percent of the exercise you were doing before Covid,” says Dr. Monica Rho, the chief of musculoskeletal medicine at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago. Thread in some preparatory squats, too, she advises. “When you haven’t been exercising, you lose muscle mass.” Expect some muscle twinges after these preliminary, post-lockdown sessions, especially a day or two later. But sudden or increasing pain during exercise is a clarion call to stop and return home.
States are reopening bit by bit. This means that more public spaces are available for use and more and more businesses are being allowed to open again. The federal government is largely leaving the decision up to states, and some state leaders are leaving the decision up to local authorities. Even if you aren’t being told to stay at home, it’s still a good idea to limit trips outside and your interaction with other people.States are reopening bit by bit. This means that more public spaces are available for use and more and more businesses are being allowed to open again. The federal government is largely leaving the decision up to states, and some state leaders are leaving the decision up to local authorities. Even if you aren’t being told to stay at home, it’s still a good idea to limit trips outside and your interaction with other people.
Touching contaminated objects and then infecting ourselves with the germs is not typically how the virus spreads. But it can happen. A number of studies of flu, rhinovirus, coronavirus and other microbes have shown that respiratory illnesses, including the new coronavirus, can spread by touching contaminated surfaces, particularly in places like day care centers, offices and hospitals. But a long chain of events has to happen for the disease to spread that way. The best way to protect yourself from coronavirus — whether it’s surface transmission or close human contact — is still social distancing, washing your hands, not touching your face and wearing masks.Touching contaminated objects and then infecting ourselves with the germs is not typically how the virus spreads. But it can happen. A number of studies of flu, rhinovirus, coronavirus and other microbes have shown that respiratory illnesses, including the new coronavirus, can spread by touching contaminated surfaces, particularly in places like day care centers, offices and hospitals. But a long chain of events has to happen for the disease to spread that way. The best way to protect yourself from coronavirus — whether it’s surface transmission or close human contact — is still social distancing, washing your hands, not touching your face and wearing masks.
Common symptoms include fever, a dry cough, fatigue and difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. Some of these symptoms overlap with those of the flu, making detection difficult, but runny noses and stuffy sinuses are less common. The C.D.C. has also added chills, muscle pain, sore throat, headache and a new loss of the sense of taste or smell as symptoms to look out for. Most people fall ill five to seven days after exposure, but symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as many as 14 days.Common symptoms include fever, a dry cough, fatigue and difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. Some of these symptoms overlap with those of the flu, making detection difficult, but runny noses and stuffy sinuses are less common. The C.D.C. has also added chills, muscle pain, sore throat, headache and a new loss of the sense of taste or smell as symptoms to look out for. Most people fall ill five to seven days after exposure, but symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as many as 14 days.
If air travel is unavoidable, there are some steps you can take to protect yourself. Most important: Wash your hands often, and stop touching your face. If possible, choose a window seat. A study from Emory University found that during flu season, the safest place to sit on a plane is by a window, as people sitting in window seats had less contact with potentially sick people. Disinfect hard surfaces. When you get to your seat and your hands are clean, use disinfecting wipes to clean the hard surfaces at your seat like the head and arm rest, the seatbelt buckle, the remote, screen, seat back pocket and the tray table. If the seat is hard and nonporous or leather or pleather, you can wipe that down, too. (Using wipes on upholstered seats could lead to a wet seat and spreading of germs rather than killing them.)If air travel is unavoidable, there are some steps you can take to protect yourself. Most important: Wash your hands often, and stop touching your face. If possible, choose a window seat. A study from Emory University found that during flu season, the safest place to sit on a plane is by a window, as people sitting in window seats had less contact with potentially sick people. Disinfect hard surfaces. When you get to your seat and your hands are clean, use disinfecting wipes to clean the hard surfaces at your seat like the head and arm rest, the seatbelt buckle, the remote, screen, seat back pocket and the tray table. If the seat is hard and nonporous or leather or pleather, you can wipe that down, too. (Using wipes on upholstered seats could lead to a wet seat and spreading of germs rather than killing them.)
Taking one’s temperature to look for signs of fever is not as easy as it sounds, as “normal” temperature numbers can vary, but generally, keep an eye out for a temperature of 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. If you don’t have a thermometer (they can be pricey these days), there are other ways to figure out if you have a fever, or are at risk of Covid-19 complications.Taking one’s temperature to look for signs of fever is not as easy as it sounds, as “normal” temperature numbers can vary, but generally, keep an eye out for a temperature of 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. If you don’t have a thermometer (they can be pricey these days), there are other ways to figure out if you have a fever, or are at risk of Covid-19 complications.
The C.D.C. has recommended that all Americans wear cloth masks if they go out in public. This is a shift in federal guidance reflecting new concerns that the coronavirus is being spread by infected people who have no symptoms. Until now, the C.D.C., like the W.H.O., has advised that ordinary people don’t need to wear masks unless they are sick and coughing. Part of the reason was to preserve medical-grade masks for health care workers who desperately need them at a time when they are in continuously short supply. Masks don’t replace hand washing and social distancing.The C.D.C. has recommended that all Americans wear cloth masks if they go out in public. This is a shift in federal guidance reflecting new concerns that the coronavirus is being spread by infected people who have no symptoms. Until now, the C.D.C., like the W.H.O., has advised that ordinary people don’t need to wear masks unless they are sick and coughing. Part of the reason was to preserve medical-grade masks for health care workers who desperately need them at a time when they are in continuously short supply. Masks don’t replace hand washing and social distancing.
If you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus or think you have, and have a fever or symptoms like a cough or difficulty breathing, call a doctor. They should give you advice on whether you should be tested, how to get tested, and how to seek medical treatment without potentially infecting or exposing others.If you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus or think you have, and have a fever or symptoms like a cough or difficulty breathing, call a doctor. They should give you advice on whether you should be tested, how to get tested, and how to seek medical treatment without potentially infecting or exposing others.
If you’re sick and you think you’ve been exposed to the new coronavirus, the C.D.C. recommends that you call your healthcare provider and explain your symptoms and fears. They will decide if you need to be tested. Keep in mind that there’s a chance — because of a lack of testing kits or because you’re asymptomatic, for instance — you won’t be able to get tested.If you’re sick and you think you’ve been exposed to the new coronavirus, the C.D.C. recommends that you call your healthcare provider and explain your symptoms and fears. They will decide if you need to be tested. Keep in mind that there’s a chance — because of a lack of testing kits or because you’re asymptomatic, for instance — you won’t be able to get tested.
Mr. Cuomo has reiterated that measures to reopen schools and loosen restrictions on businesses and transit systems should be coordinated with regional and county governments in the New York City metropolitan area, in order to avoid another surge in the number of cases.Mr. Cuomo has reiterated that measures to reopen schools and loosen restrictions on businesses and transit systems should be coordinated with regional and county governments in the New York City metropolitan area, in order to avoid another surge in the number of cases.
“This virus doesn’t understand school district boundaries, and these systems we’re talking about don’t work on any of these boundaries,” he said. “Schools, transportation, jobs; they don’t work on a county basis.”“This virus doesn’t understand school district boundaries, and these systems we’re talking about don’t work on any of these boundaries,” he said. “Schools, transportation, jobs; they don’t work on a county basis.”
Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Monday that New York City would keep track of three indicators to determine when the city might reopen: the number of people admitted to hospitals, the number of patients under intensive care and the percentage of people testing positive.Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Monday that New York City would keep track of three indicators to determine when the city might reopen: the number of people admitted to hospitals, the number of patients under intensive care and the percentage of people testing positive.
“We’ve got to see them all move down in unison over a prolonged period of time to be able to get to that next phase where we have low-level transmission and then we can start on the path to a more normal life,” Mr. de Blasio said.“We’ve got to see them all move down in unison over a prolonged period of time to be able to get to that next phase where we have low-level transmission and then we can start on the path to a more normal life,” Mr. de Blasio said.
Mr. Cuomo’s tentative steps toward a reopening of the economy came a little more than three weeks after an executive order took effect, closing down all nonessential businesses and hitting the brakes on the state economy.Mr. Cuomo’s tentative steps toward a reopening of the economy came a little more than three weeks after an executive order took effect, closing down all nonessential businesses and hitting the brakes on the state economy.
Asked whether suggesting that the worst had passed could encourage people to disregard warnings about social distancing and other containment efforts, Mr. Cuomo pushed back.Asked whether suggesting that the worst had passed could encourage people to disregard warnings about social distancing and other containment efforts, Mr. Cuomo pushed back.
“That’s why I’ve said the exact opposite 57 times,” Mr. Cuomo said. “Stay the course, stay the course, it’s working, stay the course, stay inside, take precautions. That’s why I say that 100 times.”“That’s why I’ve said the exact opposite 57 times,” Mr. Cuomo said. “Stay the course, stay the course, it’s working, stay the course, stay inside, take precautions. That’s why I say that 100 times.”
At the same time, Mr. Cuomo said that he wanted the public to believe in the data, which has shown a decrease in deaths over the last two days. The highest number of daily deaths was reached on April 8, when 799 people were reported to have died.At the same time, Mr. Cuomo said that he wanted the public to believe in the data, which has shown a decrease in deaths over the last two days. The highest number of daily deaths was reached on April 8, when 799 people were reported to have died.
Indeed, doctors in some hospitals in New York City and its surrounding areas said the volume of coronavirus patients coming into their emergency rooms has continued to decline.Indeed, doctors in some hospitals in New York City and its surrounding areas said the volume of coronavirus patients coming into their emergency rooms has continued to decline.
The number of patients with the coronavirus at hospitals operated by Northwell, the state’s largest health care provider, declined to 3,267 on Monday morning from a high of 3,425 people last Tuesday, according to a spokesman.The number of patients with the coronavirus at hospitals operated by Northwell, the state’s largest health care provider, declined to 3,267 on Monday morning from a high of 3,425 people last Tuesday, according to a spokesman.
Still, other health care professionals, like Michael Pappas, a resident in family medicine in New York City, cautioned against reopening the economy too soon without adequate testing capabilities and safety protocols in place.Still, other health care professionals, like Michael Pappas, a resident in family medicine in New York City, cautioned against reopening the economy too soon without adequate testing capabilities and safety protocols in place.
“Coming back to work prematurely in these conditions, means that CEOs will stay in their mansions while putting the most vulnerable sectors at risk,” he said. “These government politicians and corporate executives are betting with our lives.”“Coming back to work prematurely in these conditions, means that CEOs will stay in their mansions while putting the most vulnerable sectors at risk,” he said. “These government politicians and corporate executives are betting with our lives.”
Reporting was contributed by Peter Baker, Jeffery C. Mays, Matthew Haag, Brian M. Rosenthal and Michael Rothfeld.Reporting was contributed by Peter Baker, Jeffery C. Mays, Matthew Haag, Brian M. Rosenthal and Michael Rothfeld.