Here’s the latest on the coronavirus outbreak in the region:
Governor Andrew Cuomo has extended New York’s stay-at-home order until May 28. However, parts of upstate that met benchmarks will begin to reopen some businesses. Long Island has not met the criteria to reopen yet.
Deaths have fallen below 150 in New York. New cases increase statewide, with 2,760 more cases. But cases are down on Long Island, at 300, and 150 in Westchester County.
Hospitalizations are down for Connecticut’s third week. The state saw an uptick in new cases with 621. There were slightly fewer deaths with 66 reported. Nursing homes deaths now make up 70% of all coronavirus-related fatalities in Connecticut.
A bipartisan group of eastern Connecticut lawmakers have urged Governor Ned Lamont to reopen casinos that have left nearly 10,000 people out of work and impacted hundreds of businesses.
Connecticut and New York beaches will reopen the Friday of Memorial Day weekend, but at 50% capacity and with strict rules about social distancing.
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