Governor Cuomo gave his daily Coronavirus briefing in Buffalo today, as the Western New York region added over 525 Tracers over the weekend, allowing them to enter into the Phase 1 reopening plan.  Governor Cuomo reiterated that Phase 2 could start in 2 weeks based on a key fact about the Coronavirus:

(Cuomo 5-8-20)

Governor Cuomo also said that Professional Sports teams should start thinking about getting ready for play, in empty stadiums, if that is economically feasible, he also said that Courts may start reopening as well.

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The Capital District still needs more Contact Tracers, in order to be added to the 1st phase of the reopening of several types of businesses.  People can apply at careers-pcgus.icims.com/jobs.

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State Attorney General Letitia James announced that due to the continuing Coronavirus issue, the state has again renewed an order to halt the collection of medical and student debt owed to the State of New York that was specifically referred to the Office of the Attorney General for collection for an additional 30-day period through June 16th.   After this 30-day period, the Office of the Attorney General will reassess the needs of state residents for another possible extension.

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The State Health Department announced that 1,250 new cases of the Coronavirus were discovered Sunday; bring the state to over 351,000 cases.  Hospitalizations from the virus are decreasing to about 6100, another 106 people died Sunday, and the state death toll is at 22,729.

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The Broome County Health Department announced 9 new cases of the Coronavirus today, bringing their total to 419; they also had 2 more deaths, bring their death toll to 30.  292 have recovered & 289 are being monitored by the Health Department

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Bassett Healthcare Network has established a new dedicated emotional support helpline, 607-322-0157. The helpline is available 24/7 and provides free, confidential support to help callers experiencing increased anxiety, a sense of being overwhelmed, depression or similar feelings during this pandemic. Trained mental health professionals staff the emotional support helpline and if needed, they can connect the caller with follow-up professional help after the initial counseling call.

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The State Health Department is investigating more than 100 cases of the effect of the Coronavirus on children, after 3 children died & several others presented with a different set of symptoms, including blood vessel & Heart inflammation, Governor Cuomo said that they will continue the studies before opening summer camps for children.

(Cuomo Children)

The State Labor Department has put together a new feature in their streamlined unemployment process to get the last group of people who filed for unemployment to finally get their benefits, Secretary to the Governor Melissa DeRosa explains:

(DeRosa Unemployment)

The State Health Department announced Sunday that they now have over 350,000 positive Coronavirus cases.  Hospitalizations were down to about 6000 Sunday, the state death toll is 22,619 since March.

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Another American Red Cross blood drive is being held in Oneonta today.  All Blood types are needed, the blood drive will be held at the Elm Park Methodist Church from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM, appointment are requested at redcrossblood.org, or 1-800-red cross.

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Delaware County is reporting 1 new case of COVID-19 Sunday and no additional recoveries. The known active cases in the County is now 9. To date there have been 65 confirmed positive cases, with an 4 people under mandatory quarantine and 2 people under precautionary quarantine, 3 are in a hospital, 6 are recovering at home, 4 people are deceased and 52 have fully recovered.

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Chenango County Public Health announced Monday that they are up to 117 positive cases for COVID-19.  There are 43 people in Quarantine, 4 are hospitalized, and there have been 82 Recoveries, 4 deaths and 1903 Tests Performed.

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Broome County Health Department announced Sunday that they are up to 410 positive Coronavirus tests; they have 292 recoveries, 28 deaths, & 275 patients being monitored by the Health Department.

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