New York state reported about 6,000 cases Saturday. As reported by Governor Andrew Cuomo, 5,972 people tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, or 2.87% of the tests. It also said that 2,433 were hospitalized in the state for the disease and 34 lost their lives. Today’s update on the numbers: Of the 207,907 tests reported … Read more
What you should know New Jersey hit a record for COVID-19 cases in a single day twice in the past four days; certain counties have been hit harder than others. Essex County reported more confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths than any other in the state; infections continue to increase unabated. The mayors of Newark, East … Read more
What you should know New York’s daily case totals have quadrupled since late October; that was only six weeks ago. Hospitalizations are the highest since early June; Governor Cuomo Says More Restrictions May Come New Jersey has posted record numbers in the past week; states’ struggles reflect America’s overall increase – all 50 states plus … Read more
What you should know Six governors from the northeastern United States held an “emergency summit” on COVID-19 this weekend. New Jersey and Pennsylvania, two of the six summit states, reported new record COVID-19 cases, higher than any single-day number counted at the first peak of the pandemic in the spring. Governor Cuomo said he expects … Read more
What you should know New York City parents are bracing for a possible school closure, following an increase in the positivity rate across the city approaching 3%. Governor Cuomo advised the City of New York to consider adding additional factors to the threshold for school closings. New Jersey reported 4,395 new cases of COVID-19 on … Read more