The “dramatic increase” to more than 25,000 confirmed cases in the state is “worrying and astronomical,” said New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in a press conference on Tuesday.
At the moment, the numbers are doubling every three days, the funds of the authorities are largely exhausted with the exit restrictions. “We don’t slow down (the spread) and the acceleration happens by itself”.
Governor wants to “turn New York upside down”
According to Cuomo, the peak of infections in the city could be reached in two to three weeks, by then about 140,000 beds would be needed. Cuomo said he had no problem converting university or hotel dormitories into hospitals: “I’m going to turn this state upside down.”
He appealed to the government in Washington to provide the state with ventilators that were otherwise unavailable from its reserve. So far there are 7,000 in the state – but 30,000 would be needed.
Cuomo made direct reference to the statements of US President Donald Trump, who announced the imminent recovery of the economy and indicated an end to the current restrictions: “No American will say:” Start the economy for the loss of lives “”, so the governor.
New York is hardest hit
New York According to the figures, the metropolis of the same name is by far the hardest hit by the crisis. The infections are far higher than in any other state. More than 100 people have already died there after being infected with the virus.
All non-vital companies are only allowed to let their employees work from home – and the residents of the state should stay at home as much as possible. Restaurants, bars, schools, museums, and Broadway shows are closed.
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