The milestone represents a turning point in the country's epidemic, as restrictions on individual movement and businesses has driven down the spread of the virus in the hardest hit cities like New York.
New York City saw its first day without any confirmed deaths from the coronavirus on Wednesday, according to data published by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
A cyclist wearing a face mask rides on the Williamsburg Bridge in Brooklyn borough of New York, the United States, May 27, 2020.New York City saw its first day without any confirmed deaths from the coronavirus on Wednesday, according to new data from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The coronavirus has infected more than 202,319 people in New York City and the city has reported 16,992 confirmed deaths as well as 4,760 probable deaths, according to the city's health department.
The state is monitoring seven key indicators to guide decisions on when regions like New York City can safely reopen while continuing to monitor for any resurgence.
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