New York (AP) – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo sees light at the end of the tunnel for the state, which has been particularly badly hit by the corona virus.
Although the number of people who died in the pandemic in New York rose by 599 compared to the previous day to 4,758, this was in the range of the past few days, Cuomo said on Monday at his daily press conference. In addition, the number of new patients entering the hospitals has decreased significantly, as has the number of intubated people on breathing apparatus. The number of those who tested positive for Covid-19 is now more than 130,000.
Because of the many dead in New York, the metropolis is now apparently even considering burying corpses temporarily in city parks. City council health committee chair Mark Levine wrote on Twitter on Monday that the city’s morgues and cemeteries were facing a “prolonged 9/11” situation. If necessary, one would “start with“ temporary burials. ”This will likely be done through the use of a New York park (yes, you read that right),” wrote Levine.
This will be done with dignity, orderly and temporarily. “But it will be difficult for New Yorkers to take it,” he added. Nevertheless, this measure could be necessary to prevent pictures like those from Italy, which in the meantime has not been able to cope with the number of deaths. When asked about the possible plans, however, Governor Cuomo said he had never heard of people being buried in parks.
Cuomo warned New Yorkers to be careless in the face of hopeful numbers and to underestimate the virus. “It’s not the time to play Frisbee with your friend in the park”. Cuomo extended the closure of all non-“vital” shops and schools until the end of April. He emphasized that the health system was “at its capacity limit” and that it would stay that way in the coming days. It could also be that the numbers will rise again. Above all, the situation is a heavy burden for the medical staff, who are under intense pressure.
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