New York on Saturday reported the lowest total daily death from coronavirus in almost two months – a significant sign that the country was “making real progress” in its battle to defeat the killer bug, Governor Andrew Cuomo said.
Eighty-four people died of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, down from 109 the previous day – and the lowest number since March 24.
“ME“It’s still a tragedy, but the fact that it’s bad,” Cuomo said at his daily press conference, which was held at the governor’s house in Albany. “I’m always looking to get under 100. “
He continued: “It’s no use for 84 families who feel pain. But for me it is only a sign that we are making real progress and I feel very happy about it. “
One day deaths in New York peaked on April 7, when 799 people died due to COVID-19.
Of 84 deaths on Friday, 62 died in hospital, while 22 others died in nursing homes, the governor said. Across the state, 23,279 people have so far died from the virus.
Hospitalization dropped to more than 4,600; Intubation fell 111, and new cases entered the hospital to 208, from 255 the day before.
Apart from encouraging data, the virus, “can rewind his ugly head at any time, “which is why wearing a mask is still important, Cuomo stressed.
“Social and cultural acceptance of being a tough New York,” is the reason the country has turned, said Cuomo. “We are united, we are disciplined. It’s all about discipline now. “
A day after saying two more areas were set to reopen next week, Cuomo gave more specifics, saying Mid-Hudson – the northern area of the Big Apple along the river and south of Albany – was set to do so Tuesday as the number of deaths in both regions continued to decline and the virus tracking program their corona began online.
“If we can get them trained during Memorial Day weekend, we can open on Tuesday,” the governor said.
Long Island is on track to open Wednesday, Cuomo said.
