New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the state's stay-at-home order will be extended until at least May 15 as he warned that any change in behavior could reignite the spread of coronavirus.
"New York State on Pause," the state's social distancing plan, will be extended in coordination with other states. New York is part of a regional pact of northeastern states that have banded together to map out a plan for loosening these restrictions in the coming months while minimizing infections and deaths.The stark limits on non-essential activities could extend beyond May 15, Cuomo said."What happens after then, I don't know.
New York's estimated infection rate, technically known as the"R-nought," is at about 0.9, Cuomo said. A number over 1 means that the virus will spread to more and more people, while any number under 1 means that the virus's spread is decreasing.Decision to ease coronavirus shutdowns will come down to one key thing, state officials sayHe said that 0.
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