State numbers indicate low levels of Long Island coronavirus cases

Long Island recorded daily low levels of new coronavirus cases from a test conducted Tuesday, despite an upturned blip in Suffolk County calling rigorous attention to social distance and mask wearing rules. ..

In discussing the recent increase in new positive daily rates in Suffolk, State and county officials noted a COVID-19 epidemic during a lifeguard gathering during non-business hours during a celebration on July 4...

The latest state figures issued Wednesday morning show that 1% of those tested on Long Island returned to positives compared to 2% from the previous day’s test. New York City remained at about the same level as the new infection, with a positive rate of 1.4% on Monday but 1.3% of those tested on Tuesday.

However, state-wide figures showed a slight daily increase in newly admitted patients and overall hospital admissions across the state: 831 were treated with COVID-19-related illness, with a net increase of 11 , There were 94 new patients on Tuesday.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has reminded New Yorkers that they need to remain vigilant to prevent the virus from recurring, as was happening in other states.

“The New Yorker lowered the curve by making significant changes, and we see that work reflected in the numbers every day,” said the Cuomo statement. “But we still need to be smart. By putting on masks, keeping a distance and washing our hands, we all can keep our progress and model the rest of the country. You can’t go back. Being in hell we experienced three months ago, stay vigilant and stay in New York tough.”

Nassau County has 39 new cases of coronavirus on Tuesday, adding to a total of 42,462 confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic, according to new state figures. There were 53 new cases in Suffolk County, for a total of 42,267 confirmed cases. In New York City, 366 tested positive on Tuesday, with a total of 219,982 confirmed cases since its inception.

The state said nine people died throughout New York from causes related to coronaviruses. On Tuesday, there were 831 new cases across the state, with daily infection levels of 1.3%, a new number indicates. The state has registered 404,006 confirmed cases since the beginning of the pandemic.

New York City approaching Phase 4

How and When to Reopen New York City During a Pandemic— Phase 4 Mayor Bill de Brasio said the state and city are considering part of New York’s resumption plan and will update it on Thursday, if not Friday.

Debrasio said in his daily press conference on Wednesday, “Phase 4 is currently being considered between cities and states… which is a bit more complicated for several reasons.”

He said parts of Phase 4 have already been decided, including certain sports teams playing without fans and certain colleges and universities opposed to returning to classes in person.

“Many factors have already been determined,” he said, “but at the same time, there is still a significant amount of activity that needs to be judged… we saw this nationwide reality of rise and it Very calmly looking at: the number of states that are currently experiencing a formidable rise.”

Phase 4 could come soon on Monday, Debrasio said. The fourth and final phase of the state’s planned resumption from the closure of the coronavirus includes 12 schools and colleges from kindergarten, outdoor arts and entertainment, the return of malls and professional sports, but all The elements of do not have to be approved at the same time. For example city Entered the previous phase without reopening the restaurant’s indoor dining, As outlined in the guidelines for that phase.

“Phase 4 may come up with something while understanding what makes sense, but it will be specific to each part.”

He also added: “I wouldn’t be shocked if we had a kind of fragmented situation.”

New York sends help to Atlanta

Cuomo also announced that New York is sending personal protective equipment and test kits to Atlanta because New York is suffering from the coronavirus outbreak.

Kuomo, who had a video discussion with Atlanta Mayor Keith Cullance Bottoms at a press briefing, said the equipment had 7,500 test kits, 7,500 masks, 7,500 gowns, 7,500 gloves, 7,500 face shields, and 1,250 gallons of equipment. He said it would contain hand sanitizers.

He said the supplies would be delivered by Friday.

New York will also share its contact tracking expertise and provide technical assistance to support Atlanta’s contact tracking program.

“When New York’s greatest need came, volunteers, masks, and equipment from other states sent us to flatten the curve and save lives,” Kuomo said. The curve has flattened and the numbers have increased, so Mayor Bottoms pays it to places like Atlanta, an active and effective leader in fighting this virus. “

“We have people who experience this and know how to fight COVID-19. We are prepared to support states and provinces as much as possible.”

Suffolk: Job Search from Home

Suffolk County Commissioner Steve Belone announced Wednesday that a one-stop employment center in Suffolk County will host a virtual employment event this month to assist residents in job hunting.

“The epidemic of COVID-19 has changed many important services upon which residents depend, but understanding the employment challenges they are currently facing, Suffolk County has been able to Migrated career exploration events to a virtual format, “County said in a statement.

Berone adds: Through virtual recruitment boards and employment events, you can help connect your residents to meaningful employment and help them recover. We encourage anyone seeking help to visit the website and access the services of the Labor Department from Home Safety. “

Meanwhile, Wednesday’s Northwell Health said there were 118 COVID-19 patients in 19 state-owned and operated hospitals.

On day 4, Northwell reported a slight increase in the number of patients with coronavirus, but the health system emphasized that the increase was associated with a decrease in discharge.

Enrollment in Northwell is stable. According to the state’s largest healthcare system, there were 14 hospitalizations in the last 24 hours, within the past month.

Northwell added that he had been discharged 12 times in the last 24 hours.

Northwell hasn’t reported any deaths in the last 24 hours, and only three hospitals-North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, and Huntington Hospital-had more than 10 COVID-19 patients. He added that he was holding.

Northwell fell to 98 COVID-19 patients on Saturday. At the peak of April 7, there were more than 3,400 coronavirus patients.

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