The daily virus death toll dropped to five in New York state, in what Gov. Andrew Cuomo calls “the lowest number we have had since this started.” The number of new virus cases and deaths continues to plummet in New York while surging elsewhere in the U.S.
NEW YORK — Five people died Saturday from the coronavirus in New York state, the lowest daily death toll the state has reported since March 15.
“We are on the exact opposite end,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press.” The governor cautioned that the numbers could spike again if New Yorkers let down their guard down and fail to follow social distancing and mask-wearing requirements.
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