Governor Cuomo Announces Winter Plan to Combat COVID-19 Surge in New York State

December 1, 2020

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced New York's plan for combating COVID-19 this winter as there has been an expected increase in COVID cases and hospitalizations.

Specifically, the winter plan consists of five targeted strategies focused on mitigating the spread of the virus and bolstering New York State hospital preparedness including:

• Continue and Strengthen New York's Targeted Micro-Cluster Strategy while Managing Hospital Capacity to Enhance and Equalize Care;

• Increase and Balance Testing Resources and Availability;

• Keep Schools Open Safely;

• Prevent Viral Spread from Small Gatherings; and

• Operationalize an Equitable and Safe Vaccination Program

Read the Press Release HERE

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