New York - COVID-19 cases - 443k cases and 32,987 deaths?

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New York State to Start COVID-19 Testing, Gov. Cuomo Says

Published February 29, 2020 • Updated on February 29, 2020 at 4:40 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Saturday morning tweeted that his office "just received word that our test has been approved by the FDA"

New York State is ready to start testing for potential cases of the novel coronavirus, joining New Jersey and Connecticut, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday.

The news came hours before New York City health officials announced the results of the latest possible COVID-19 case in the city. The eighth person tested in New York City by the CDC does not have novel coronavirus, city health officials said Saturday afternoon.

...https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/coro...-says/2307320/

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https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/

[Ronan Kelly]

MARCH 1, 2020 Albany, NY
Governor Cuomo Issues Statement Regarding Novel Coronavirus in New York
STATEMENTHEALTHPUBLIC SAFETY

"This evening we learned of the first positive case of novel coronavirus — or COVID-19 — in New York State. The patient, a woman in her late thirties, contracted the virus while traveling abroad in Iran, and is currently isolated in her home. The patient has respiratory symptoms, but is not in serious condition and has been in a controlled situation since arriving to New York.

"The positive test was confirmed by New York's Wadsworth Lab in Albany, underscoring the importance of the ability for our state to ensure efficient and rapid turnaround, and is exactly why I advocated for the approval from Vice President Pence that New York was granted just yesterday.

"There is no cause for surprise -- this was expected. As I said from the beginning, it was a matter of when, not if there would be a positive case of novel coronavirus in New York.

"Last week I called for the Legislature to pass a $40 million emergency management authorization to confront this evolving situation -- I look forward to its swift passage.

"There is no reason for undue anxiety -- the general risk remains low in New York. We are diligently managing this situation and will continue to provide information as it becomes available."

Contact the Governor's Press Office
Contact us by phone:
Albany: (518) 474 - 8418
New York City: (212) 681 - 4640

https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-issues-statement-regarding-novel-coronavirus-new-york

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Updated
March 1, 2020, 8:36 p.m. ET

Coronavirus Live Updates: New York State Reports First Case
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A New York state official said that the positive case was in Manhattan. The case is the 32nd tested from New York. All of the previous cases had tested negative, and no cases are currently outstanding.
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https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/01/world/coronavirus-news.html#link-405e645c

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https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health...ronavirus.page

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Health care worker identified as state's 1st COVID-19 case

Updated: March 2, 2020 8:11 a.m
NEW YORK (AP) — A health care worker who had recently traveled to Iran was confirmed as the first person in New York to test positive for the new coronavirus disease that has sickened people across the globe, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday.

The 39-year-old Manhattan woman's background in health care allowed her to take the appropriate precautions and seek testing.

...https://www.expressnews.com/news/art...t-15098200.php

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Source: https://abcnews.go.com/International...ry?id=69352520

Coronavirus live updates: Westchester County man who tested positive may be case of 'community spread'
A virus epidemic that started in China is tightening its grip around the globe.
By Morgan Winsor
3 March 2020, 10:28

...9:53 a.m. Latest US patient in 'serious condition,' New York City mayor says

The latest American to be diagnosed with the novel coronavirus is receiving treatment at a New York City hospital where he remains "in serious condition," according to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.

The patient received the diagnosis on Monday after a test conducted by the New York City Public Health Laboratory came back positive, de Blasio said.

"City and state disease detectives are working closely to identify close contacts and the appropriate next steps," the mayor said in a statement Tuesday. "With the results confirmed within a number of hours, we were immediately able to take next steps to stop the spread of this virus. We have said from the beginning that it is likely we will see more positive cases of the Coronavirus. We are working closely with our state and federal partners to ensure we are taking the highest precautions to keep New Yorkers safe."

The man is a resident of New Rochelle and works as a lawyer at a law firm in New York City, according to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The patient was initially admitted to Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville and later transferred to a New York City hospital.

It's unknown whether he has recently used any public transportation...

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Source: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news...condition.html

Two Students At Yeshiva University With Suspected Coronavirus – One Is Son of Man In Serious Condition
March 3, 2020 2:53 pm

YWN has learned that one of the children of the Westchester attorney identified as New York’s second case of COVID-19 is an undergraduate male student at Yeshiva University.

YU sent out the following message to all students and faculty: “We are working closely with, and following the recommendations of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response and other government agencies to take every necessary precaution to ensure the safety of our community. The student has not been on campus since Thursday, February 27th and is in quarantine with his family. The DOHMH is testing the family...

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Source: https://patch.com/new-york/midtown-n...covid-19-mayor

Midtown Law Firm Workers To Be Tested For COVID-19: Mayor
A lawyer at a Midtown law firm tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, becoming New York State's second confirmed case.
By Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Mar 3, 2020 4:21 pm ET

MIDTOWN MANHATTAN, NY — Seven workers at a small Midtown Manhattan law firm will be tested for the COVID-19 virus due to contact with a lawyer who tested positive for the disease, becoming New York State's second confirmed case, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday.

The 50-year-old attorney was diagnosed with COVID-19 at Columbia Presbyterian hospital Monday, de Blasio and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced. The man, who was not identified, commuted into work from New Rochelle and had not recently visited one of the countries on the virus watch list...

...The private S.A.R. High School in the Bronx where the man's son goes to school was closed on Tuesday and Yeshiva University, where another son attends, is disinfecting all common areas...

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Source: https://nypost.com/2020/03/03/corona...n-metro-north/

Coronavirus patient reportedly commuted on Metro-North
By David Meyer, Julia Marsh and Bruce Golding
March 3, 2020 | 4:58pm

The Manhattan lawyer hospitalized with coronavirus commuted regularly from his home in New Rochelle on the Metro-North Railroad, according to a report Tuesday.

But it’s unlikely that he used the city’s subway system because his office is within walking distance of Grand Central Terminal, ABC News said, citing a source familiar with the case...

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COVID -19 UPDATE - TEMPLE YOUNG ISRAEL IN NEW ROCHELLE
At the direction of New York State, Westchester County Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler has directed that Temple Young Israel in New Rochelle halt all services immediately and for the foreseeable future due to potential COVID-19 exposure connected to the man who tested positive today.
Additionally, congregants of the Temple who attended services on February 22, and a funeral and a bat mitzvah at the temple on February 23 must self-quarantine until at the very earliest March 8. Those who do not self- quarantine will be mandated to by the County Department of Health to do so.

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More than 600 quarantined in Westchester County after possible contact with infected NYC attorney.

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Yeshiva University in New York City 03/03/20

We have learned that one of the children of the Westchester attorney identified as New York’s second case of COVID-19 is an undergraduate male student at Yeshiva University. We are working closely with, and following the recommendations of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response and other government agencies to take every necessary precaution to ensure the safety of our community. The student has not been on campus since Thursday, February 27th and is in quarantine with his family. The DOHMH is testing the family.

Additionally, a Cardozo student is in self-quarantine as instructed by their doctor, as a precaution because of contact with the patient’s law firm. The Cardozo student is reporting no symptoms.

The University is disinfecting all relevant common areas.

We will continue to work closely with the DOHMH and will share information as we receive it. In the meantime, we urge you to follow the CDC’s guidelines on hand-washing and sanitary practices that prevent the spread of viruses. If you feel you have symptoms, contact your doctor or call 311.

Students can call the health commissioner’s office if they are concerned they’ve been in touch with the student being tested: Samantha at 347-396-4166.

At this time, all University functions and classes are continuing to operate as usual.

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Source: https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2020/03...lf-quarantine/
Coronavirus Update: 3rd N.Y. Case Confirmed As Yeshiva University Student Tests Positive
March 4, 2020 at 9:20 am

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – A student at Yeshiva University in Washington Heights has tested positive for coronavirus, prompting closure of Wilf Campus.

The confirmation raises the total of confirmed coronavirus cases in New York state to three. One is a health care worker who recently returned from Iran, another is a 50-year-old man from New Rochelle, and the third is his son, a Yeshiva University student, according to the university.

Tuesday, officials said the infected attorney from New Rochelle’s family was also being tested, including his son the Yeshiva University student and a daughter who attended the SAR High School in the Bronx...

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New York - six confirmed cases