Coronavirus

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is in New York State. The spread of the virus has been predominantly through travel to high-risk areas. However, the State has moved to combat the ongoing person-to-person, or community spread, of COVID-19. There are 7 human coronaviruses. Some cause the common cold. Others, mild to moderate respiratory illnesses. They spread through respiratory droplets. The severity of infection affects people differently. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is closely related to those that have caused past outbreaks.

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NYSDOH: Novel Coronavirus

CDC: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

CDC: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

CDC: What To Do if You Are Sick

CDC: What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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Senate Employees

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Article

Paycheck Protection Program Applications Resume

April 27, 2020

Article

Department of Labor Resources, Hours Expanded to Meet Increase in Unemployment Claims

April 07, 2020

Article

Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of Coronavirus (How To)

April 06, 2020

Article

To Combat Coronavirus, New York State of Health Opens Special Enrollment Period

March 29, 2020

Article

Who to Call?

March 19, 2020

Press Release

Senate Steps Up For Workers Impacted By The Coronavirus Pandemic

March 18, 2020

Press Release

What is the Coronavirus curve?

March 17, 2020

Article

Health & Wellness While Social Distancing

March 16, 2020

Press Release

Social Distancing Measures in Place

March 16, 2020

Article

Coronavirus Response and Prevention

March 10, 2020

Article

Coronavirus Response and Prevention

March 10, 2020

Important Information for Senate Employees

S8118

Relates to prohibiting negative credit reporting on persons affected by the coronavirus

Introduced
In Committee
On Floor Calendar
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
Delivered to Governor
Signed/Vetoed by Governor

May 18, 2020

In Senate Committee Consumer Protection Committee

R3108

Provides for special temporary procedures during a declared state of national state of emergency

S8109

Relates to suspending mortgages and loans from state-chartered banks and credit unions for small businesses and restaurants that have closed or reduced services due to the coronavirus

Introduced
In Committee
On Floor Calendar
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
Delivered to Governor
Signed/Vetoed by Governor

March 23, 2020

In Senate Committee Banks Committee

S8125

Relates to suspending rent payments for certain residential tenants and small business commercial tenants and certain mortgage payments for ninety days in response to the outbreak of covid-19

Introduced
In Committee
On Floor Calendar
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
Delivered to Governor
Signed/Vetoed by Governor

March 26, 2020

In Senate Committee Judiciary Committee

A9953

Relates to issuing by the governor of any directive necessary to respond to a state disaster emergency; appropriation

Introduced
In Committee
On Floor Calendar
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
Delivered to Governor
Signed by Governor

March 02, 2020

Signed by Governor

S8123

Permits any uninsured individual to receive free coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing

Introduced
In Committee
On Floor Calendar
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
Delivered to Governor
Signed/Vetoed by Governor

May 21, 2020

In Senate Committee Health Committee

S8119

Relates to paratransit services within the state and city of New York during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Introduced
In Committee
On Floor Calendar
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
Delivered to Governor
Signed/Vetoed by Governor

May 24, 2020

In Senate Committee Corporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

S8112

Relates to decreasing the number of signatures needed for designating petitions and independent nominations in counties with coronavirus 2019

Introduced
In Committee
On Floor Calendar
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
Delivered to Governor
Signed/Vetoed by Governor

March 23, 2020

In Senate Committee Elections Committee

S8125A

Relates to suspending rent payments for certain residential tenants and small business commercial tenants and certain mortgage payments for ninety days in response to the outbreak of covid-19

Introduced
In Committee
On Floor Calendar
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
Delivered to Governor
Signed/Vetoed by Governor

March 26, 2020

In Senate Committee Judiciary Committee

S8107

Requires SUNY and CUNY schools to refund students for housing credits and boarding charges used or charged for the period of time when such schools are closed or shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic