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Governor Cuomo Announces Low-Risk Youth
Sports for Regions in Phase Three Can Begin on July 6th

June 14, 2020   04:30 p.m.
    Press Release from Governor Cuomo's Office:

    Governor Cuomo Announces Low-Risk Youth Sports for Regions in
    Phase Three Can Begin on July 6th

    State is Extending Special Enrollment in the Health Plan Marketplace for an
    Additional 30 Days Through July 15, 2020

    Reminds Bars and Restaurants that Violations of Reopening Rules and
    Guidelines Can Result in Loss of Liquor License

    Governor Signs Legislation Requiring the State Department of Health to
    Conduct a Study on the Health Impacts of COVID-19 on Minorities in New York
    State

    Announces Lowest Number of Hospitalizations and Deaths Since Pandemic
    Began

    Only 1.1 Percent of Yesterday's COVID Tests Were Positive

    Confirms 694 Additional Coronavirus Cases in New York State - Bringing
    Statewide Total to 383,324; New Cases in 41 Counties


    Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced low-risk youth sports for regions
    in phase three of reopening can begin on July 6th with up to two spectators
    allowed per child.

    Governor Cuomo also announced the state is extending the special open
    enrollment period in the New York State of Health Health Plan Marketplace for
    an additional 30 days through July 15, 2020.

    The Governor also reminded bars and restaurants that any violations of
    reopening rules and guidelines can result in the loss of that establishment's liquor
    license. Additionally, individuals can be fined for open container and social
    distancing violations. The Governor also reminded local governments to enforce
    all reopening rules and guidelines and that any failure to enforce these rules can
    result in the closure of businesses.

    The Governor also signed legislation (S.8245-A/A.10517) requiring the State
    Department of Health to conduct a study on the health impacts of COVID-19 on
    minorities in New York State. The state previously conducted an antibody testing
    survey at churches in lower-income New York City communities and communities
    of color, which showed higher infection rates among individuals in these
    communities compared to the overall population.

    The Governor also announced the state has reached the lowest number of
    hospitalizations and deaths since the pandemic began. The number of total
    hospitalizations was down yesterday to lowest level since March 20 to 1,657.
    Twenty-three people in New York passed away due to COVID-19, down from a
    record-high of 800 just nine weeks ago.

    "New York State has been continuing to follow the data and the numbers on the
    COVID-19 virus and we are making really great progress with the lowest number
    of deaths and hospitalizations since this pandemic first began," Governor Cuomo
    said. "This is all good news, but our behavior is what's keeping these numbers
    down and the numbers can change in a week if we don't remain disciplined and
    follow the guidelines and protocols in place. We've been getting reports from all
    across the state of large gatherings, social distancing violations and people are
    not wearing masks - and we want to remind all individuals and businesses,
    especially bars and restaurants, that failure to follow the state's reopening rules
    and guidelines will result in serious consequences."

    Out of the 62,359 tests conducted in New York State yesterday, only 694, or 1.1
    percent, were positive.