Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Governor Cuomo Signs $40 Million Emergency Management Authorization for Coronavirus Response


During a novel coronavirus briefing earlier today, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law a $40 million emergency management authorization for New York State's novel coronavirus response. This appropriation will allow the State to hire additional staff and procure equipment and any other resources necessary to respond to the evolving situation.

Governor Cuomo also announced he will amend his Paid Sick Leave budget proposal to specifically protect from termination people who are required to stay home from work because they are being isolated or quarantined as a result of the novel coronavirus.

The Governor also announced SUNY institutions will have students who are in study abroad programs in countries with high prevalence of novel coronavirus come home and will review all study abroad programs ahead of potential expanded travel restrictions by the federal government. SUNY is expected to release guidance later today.

Source: The Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

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