NY Governor: Long Island And Mid-Hudson Region Could Reopen Next Week

Governor Cuomo discusses the potential reopening of the Mid Hudson region if COVID-19 deaths decline and contact tracing is fully implemented. Long Island and Mid Hudson need more contact tracers to meet reopening criteria. New York shares its tracing program with other states. The state has conducted more tests per capita than any other state or country. Cuomo urges testing for anyone with COVID-19 symptoms or exposure. A new pilot program with pharmacies will increase testing capacity.

What are the two main conditions for the Mid Hudson region to reopen?

• Full vaccination of the population and decrease in coronavirus deaths

• Implementation of social distancing measures and increase in testing

• Increase in hospital capacity and decrease in coronavirus cases

• Decrease in coronavirus deaths and full implementation of contact tracing

How many metrics have Long Island and the Mid Hudson region met for reopening?

• All seven

• Six out of seven

• Five out of seven

• Three out of seven

Which region has met all the required metrics for reopening?

• Mid Hudson region

• The other seven regions

• Long Island

• New York City

What is emphasized as the most crucial aspect in combating COVID-19 according to Cuomo?

• Social distancing

• Vaccination

• Testing

• Contact tracing

What is the goal of the new pilot program launched by the state?

• To conduct an additional 7000 tests per week

• To provide free masks to the public

• To increase the number of contact tracers

• To vaccinate more people