NEW YORK — New York state reported a record increase in coronavirus deaths for a third consecutive day with 799, raising the total above 7,000.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday that despite the worsening death toll, New York City hospitals have so far stood up under the strain.
State health officials now say they support people wearing cloth face coverings when they go out in public, especially in areas of “significant community transmission.”
Mayor Bill de Blasio says the city needs continued social distancing plus more testing capacity to reach a point where the loosening of restrictions could be considered.
