UPDATE: Governor Andrew Cuomo Extends New York Lockdown Until May 15
On Thursday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said he’s extending the shutdown of nonessential businesses to May 15. Cuomo announced the news at a press conference in Albany and on Twitter, saying “New York on PAUSE” will be extended in coordination with other states.
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The lockdown was previously scheduled to lift on April 30. However, Cuomo explained that,
“We have to continue doing what we’re doing. I’d like to see that infection rate get down even more. The New York Pause policies, the close-down policies, will be extended in coordination with other states to May 15,” Cuomo said.
He also expanded his latest order that New Yorkers carry face coverings when they are in public:
“You MUST wear a face covering or mask:
-On public transportation
-In for-hire vehiclesIf you are a bus/train operator or a driver of a for-hire vehicle, you must also wear a face covering or mask. These rules go into effect on Friday at 8 PM.“
According to the latest updates by The New York Times, there have been 606 deaths in New York State, the fewest in 10 days, for a total of 12,192.
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