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Gov. Andrew Cuomo continues to insist a new shutdown is not inevitable, even as the state set a new single-day case record Friday (along with a record number of tests) and Mayor Bill de Blasio continues to insist that another round of restrictions is not only necessary in New York City but needs to come soon. De Blasio issued his…

Restrictions akin to PAUSE in the spring could shut down New York City again as early as the end of next week if COVID-19 numbers continue to trend in the wrong direction, Mayor Bill de Blasio says. At least, he thinks they should come. The mayor emphasized in three briefings this week that he felt it was necessary to impose…

Mayor Bill de Blasio’s office released updated guideline for restaurants that ban customers from entering establishments, that includes ordering or picking up takeout meals. NBC New York’s Katherine Creag reports.

Meanwhile, more restrictions are possible in New York City after Gov. Andrew Cuomo banned indoor dining this week. NBC New York’s Tracie Strahan and Katherine Creag report.

Mayor Bill de Blasio stressed for the second time in two days Tuesday that believes a full shutdown akin to PAUSE in the spring is needed to curb the current COVID surge. It’s the latest indication that harsher restrictions may come soon. De Blasio says he has been in close contact with the office of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who...

NBC New York’s Ray Villeda reports.

Team coverage of the coronavirus pandemic.

New York City’s health commissioner issued a new public warning Tuesday advising adults 65 or older and people with preexisting conditions who are at an increased risk of severe COVID-related illnesses to limit nonessential activities outside the home effective immediately. Household members and caregivers of high-risk people are also advised to avoid going out except for essential purposes like medical…

NBC New York’s Ray Villeda and David Ushery report.

Team coverage of the coronavirus pandemic.

The city and state are unveiling their plan to tackle COVID-19 this upcoming Winter. NBC New York’s Katherine Creag reports.

Hospitals are key to New York’s success in combatting the current surge in coronavirus spread, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday when he triggered emergency hospital procedures statewide as part of his new five-point winter strategy to shore-up the state’s weak points. NBC New York’s Ida Siegal reports.

Stark warnings were delivered to residents of the tri-state area on Monday as new restrictions were issued in New Jersey and New York’s governor introduced a new five-part winter strategy to combat the virus. Team coverage continues from Phil Lipot, Jen Maxfield and Lynda Baquero.

Sleepaway camps will not be allowed to operate in New York this summer, Commissioner of Health Dr. Howard Zucker said Friday, citing the risks of COVID-19 and the difficulty in enforcing social distancing and mask use. Parents and camp operators had been waiting for weeks on the decision, which follows an early June order allowing day camps to open later…

Gov. Andrew Cuomo quietly added outdoor dining to the list of activities that can resume in Phase II Wednesday, noting the adjustment in a midday press release rather than in his daily briefing. The seven New York regions already in Phase II can resume al fresco dining Thursday, the governor said. Those regions include the latest newcomer, the Capital Region,…

Another New York region has entered Phase II Tuesday, as the state slowly remains on track to reopening while continuing its fight against coronavirus. The Western New York region has officially kicked off Phase II, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced during his daily coronavirus briefing. Meanwhile, the Capital region is expected to move to Phase II Wednesday. The loosening of some…

Another New York region has entered Phase II Tuesday, as the state slowly remains on track to reopening while continuing its fight against coronavirus.

New Jersey is on track to enter Stage 2 of its coronavirus recovery plan in two weeks, reopening restricted outdoor dining and in-store retail with hair salons and more to open later in June, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday. Outdoor dining, which Connecticut reopened more than a week ago, will be allowed in New Jersey as of June 15, the…