Governor Andrew Cuomo today
announced New York State's latest efforts to prepare and respond to the
outbreak of a novel coronavirus in China, after the US Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention now confirms three cases in the United
States. While there have been no confirmed cases in New York State,
as of today, the New York State Department of Health has sent seven
total cases to CDC for testing. Three of those cases have been proven
negative, while four results are still pending. Those four individuals
remain in isolation as their cases are tested at CDC.
"While
the experts still believe the risk of catching this novel coronavirus
is currently low in New York, I want all New Yorkers to know we are
prepared and continue to take all necessary steps to keep people
informed and safe," Governor Cuomo said. "I have
directed the Department of Health and other state agencies to continue
working closely with the CDC, the World Health Organization, our local
and federal government partners, and New York's healthcare providers to
ensure we stay ahead of this situation."
With
travelers expected to begin returning to the US this week from Lunar
New Year celebrations in China, the New York State Department of Health
(DOH) has begun working with the Port Authority of New York and New
Jersey to post multilingual signage about the virus at all four Port
Authority international airports. DOH is also working with the
Metropolitan Transportation Authority to place informational signage
on subways and busses.
Information about the novel coronavirus is available here.
Click here for the full announcement.
Source: The Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
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