As states across the country continue to face new surges of the Coronavirus, NYS remains on track with its plans to reopen. Today, Monday July 6, 2020, NYC catches up to the rest of the state as we move into Phase Three of Gov. Cuomo’s NY Forward plan. This benchmark comes as a result of decreasing infections, hospitalizations and deaths relating to the virus.
Today's update on the numbers:
63,415 tests were performed yesterday. 533 tests came back positive (0.84% of total).
Total hospitalizations fell to 832.
Sadly, there were 8 COVID fatalities yesterday. pic.twitter.com/tKaIjWP8tO
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) July 5, 2020
Despite these significant strides and our strong standing compared to states like Texas, Florida and California, Phase Three isn’t exactly all that we’d hoped it would be.
NYC will enter Phase 3 of reopening tomorrow. Indoor dining will remain closed.
Wear a mask. Socially distance. Be smart. #NewYorkTough
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) July 5, 2020
Last Thursday Mayor Bill de Blasio reiterated the decision to eliminate indoor dining from Phase Three industries during a press conference:
Cover Photo by Lindsay Jones (@drjonesss).
