Monday, January 27, 2020

Two More New Yorkers Identified for Novel Coronavirus Testing


Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced an update on the status of testing for the Novel Coronavirus in New York State, after the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed five cases in the United States. 

"While there have been no confirmed cases in New York State, as of today our Department of Health has sent samples for nine individuals to CDC for testing; four of these samples have proven negative and five results are still pending," Governor Cuomo said. "These five individuals remain in isolation as their samples are tested at CDC. While the risk for New Yorkers is currently low, we are still working to keep everyone informed, prepared and safe."

For more information on New York State's continued response to Novel Coronavirus, click here

Source: The Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo 

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