(Photo by Anthony Behar/Sipa USA) Albany, NY (77WABC) – New York state hitting another milestone when it comes to the positivity rates across the state. Health officials say the statewide COVID-19 positivity rate dropped to 1.49 percent
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Large-Scale Outdoor Event Venues Can Increase Spectator Capacity from 20% to 33% Beginning May 19
Casinos and Gaming Facilities Can Increase Capacity from 25% to 50% Beginning May 15
Offices Can Increase Capacity from 50% to 75% Beginning May 15
Gyms/Fitness Centers Outside of New York City Can Increase Capacity from 33% to 50% Beginning May 15
Social Distancing, Masks, Health Screenings and All Other State Health/Safety Protocols Remain in Effect
Statewide Positivity Rate is 2.39%; 7-Day Average Positivity is 2.13%, Lowest Since November 8
3,174 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide; Lowest Since November 26; Down 609 Over the Last Week
729 Patients in the ICU; Lowest Since November 30
454 Intubated; Lowest Since December 4
Governor Cuomo Announces Additional Reopening Guidance and Updates New Yorkers on State s Progress during COVID-19 Pandemic Share
Casinos and Gaming Facilities Can Increase Capacity from 25% to 50% Beginning May 15
Offices Can Increase Capacity from 50% to 75% Beginning May 15
Gyms/Fitness Centers Outside of New York City Can Increase Capacity from 33% to 50% Beginning May 15
Social Distancing, Masks, Health Screenings and All Other State Health/Safety Protocols Remain in Effect
Statewide Positivity Rate is 2.39%; 7-Day Average Positivity is 2.13%, Lowest Since November 8
3,174 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide; Lowest Since November 26; Down 609 Over the Last Week
729 Patients in the ICU; Lowest Since November 30
454 Intubated; Lowest Since December 4
41 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Yesterday
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ALBANY, NY – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced beginning today, the 11 p.m. curfew currently in place for casinos, movie theaters, bowling alleys, billiards halls, gyms and fitness centers will be lifted.
The 11 p.m. curfew for food and beverage establishments and the 12 a.m. curfew for catered events remains in effect. Both curfews will be evaluated later this month.
“When it comes to COVID, it’s undeniable that the behavior of a community makes the difference, and that means wearing masks, social distancing, and washing hands. Some people will say they’re tired of COVID, the weather’s warm and the death numbers are down, but the community that accepts that philosophy first will have a higher transmission rate. We all understand COVID fatigue, but the pandemic is not over,” Governor Cuomo said. “There are still variants and you can still get sick, and yes people are vaccinated, but not enough of
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