Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced a series of measures to tackle, if necessary, any possible spread of the coronavirus in New York City.
On the other hand, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the state is developing a precautionary plan and requested $ 40 million in emergency funds from the state. This involves hiring new staff, having more equipment and acquiring the necessary resources in the face of a possible spread of the virus.
« In New York, we are taking the necessary steps to protect New Yorkers from this dangerous virus »
Gov. Cuomo
Queens-NY, Thursday February 27, 2020 ((rezonodwes.com)) – Mayor de Blasio’s intervention follows a warning from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that Americans must prepare for the possible spread of the disease in the United States.
During the announcement, which he made from Manhattan, and accompanied by the commissioner of the city’s health department, Oxiris Barbot, the mayor indicated that “ there was no reason to be alarmed but we had to be careful« .
The city currently has 1,200 hospital beds to treat possible infections, although no cases have been reported so far.
In addition, Mr De Blasio said the city’s medical laboratories are being trained to test for the virus; however, he does not yet have the permission of the CDC to do so.
In addition, Governor Cuaomo indicated that “ In New York, we are taking the necessary steps to protect New Yorkers from this dangerous virus“, Adding” While we do not have any confirmed cases yet, our actions will help the health care system prepare for any situation.« .
