As New York City Enters Phase One of Reopening Today, Governor Cuomo Announces New York City is Now Eligible for Elective Surgery and Ambulatory Care

As New York City enters phase one of reopening today, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that New York City is now eligible to resume elective surgeries and ambulatory care. The Governor previously announced that the state will allow elective outpatient treatments to resume in counties and hospitals without significant risk of COVID-19 surge in the near term.

The Governor also reminded New Yorkers who have participated in recent protests to get tested for COVID-19. There are now more than 240 testing sites in New York City, and the state is prioritizing 15 testing sites across the city for individuals who have participated in recent protests. The 15 testing sites can be found below, and more information on where and how to get tested for COVID-19 is available at https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov.

The Governor also announced that the Mid-Hudson Valley is expected to enter phase two of reopening tomorrow, June 9th, and Long Island is on track to enter phase two of reopening on Wednesday, June 10th following a review of regional data by global public health experts.

"Today we are turning the page on the COVID-19 virus as we reopen New York City - we didn't just flatten the curve, we bent it, and we did it all based on data and facts," Governor Cuomo said. "You look at where we are now with our testing results and we now have the lowest levels in the state since March 16th, and that's why I have confidence saying to New Yorkers that we are ready to reopen. All this progress has been made because of our hard work, and we can't get sloppy now or else we'll see those numbers start to go back up."

Finally, the Governor confirmed 702 additional cases of novel coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 378,799 confirmed cases in New York State. Of the 378,799 total individuals who tested positive for the virus, the geographic breakdown is as follows: