Governor Cuomo has announced a new plan aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19 across the Empire State.
The five-point strategy includes warning residents about the dangers of small gatherings, creating a coronavirus vaccination plan and making sure hospitals are ready for a surge in patients. School districts are being urged to remain open if possible but increased testing of students and staff may be required. So far, 647,000 New Yorkers have tested positive for the virus while 26,000 have died.