Coronavirus on Long Island: See updates from March 19
A woman assists a driver with an appointment at the coronavirus testing site at Jones Beach on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Credit: Newsday/J. Conrad Williams Jr.
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What happened Thursday
- Nassau reported its third death from COVID-19, as confirmed cases in the county climbed to 372. Suffolk has 239, NYC has 2,469 and statewide there were 4,152.
- Gov. Cuomo is now asking non-essential businesses to keep no more than 25% of their employees at their workplaces
- The state had processed about 8,000 coronavirus tests overnight and Cuomo expects the number of COVID-19 positives to jump "astronomically" in coming days and weeks.
- Rep. Rice (D-Garden City) became the latest member of Congress to self-quarantine, after learning she had been in contact with someone who tested positive.
Thursday evening updates
Thursday afternoon updates
Thursday morning updates
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