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US: New York announces state of emergency over polio

New York: New York city administration has declared a state of emergency over polio with evidence emerging that the virus is spreading across the state.

New York State detects first positive case of 'UK' coronavirus variant

Washington/Sputnik: New York State detected the first case of the novel coronavirus mutated variant that was discovered in the United Kingdom , Governor Andrew Cuomo said in a statement o ...

New York could remain in COVID danger until June even with vaccinations, says Governor Cuomo

New York/Sputnik: New York could remain in danger from COVID-19 at least until June, even with vaccinations available for the coronavirus, Governor Andrew Cuomo said at a news conference. ...

New York governor urges NYC police to better enforce social distancing

Washington/Xinhua: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday urged the New York City Police Department to step up enforcing social distancing rules on bars and restaurants while COVID-19 ...

New York State Reports Lowest Death Rate, Hospitalization Since Pandemic Began - Cuomo

Washington/Sputnik: New York State has reported its lowest daily figures for deaths, hospitalizations and patients in intensive care units (ICUs) from COVID-19 since the pandemic began, G ...

US breaks record with over 77,000 cases of COVID-19 in one day: Johns Hopkins

New York/Xinhua: The United States reported a record high of more than 77,000 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of infections to 3,560,364, according t ...

Coronavirus Deaths in New York State Rise by 280 - Governor

Moscow/Sputnik: The number of people killed by the new coronavirus rose in the US state of New York by 280 from the past day, Governor Andrew Cuomo said Sunday.

New York state reports total of 247,512 COVID-19 cases, 14,347 deaths

Washington/Sputnik: The US state of New York has confirmed 247,512 cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection, while the total number of fatalities has climbed to 14,347, the New ...

COVID-19: UN donates 250,000 face masks to NYC health workers

New York : On behalf of the city, the Mayor of New York, Bill de Blasio, was on hand to receive 250,000 face masks donated by the UN on Saturday, destined for health workers in the metrop ...