New York Gov Andrew Cuomo on Thursday extended New York's coronavirus lockdown by two weeks until May 15.Ĭuomo said that while the rate of hospitalizations in New York is decreasing, it was still unclear how many people have actually been infected with COVID-19. New York Gov Cuomo extends lockdown by two weeks to May 15 Idaho has recorded 1,508 cases and 41 deaths as of Wednesday.ĭozens of Idaho residents flouted social distancing restrictions by attending an Easter church service organized by libertarian activist Ammon Bundy on Sunday 'I've got to do what I've got to do for the people of Idaho,' he said. The governor is also requiring a two-week self-quarantine for non-residents who come into the state. 'I can't open up those some of those businesses that have opportunity for community spread until we get further down the road.' 'I am incredibly sympathetic ,' Little told a news conference Wednesday. He slightly eased restrictions on businesses, allowing for those which are able to begin curbside and delivery services, but others including bars, gyms, night clubs, hair salons, and convention centers will remain closed. In Idaho, Gov Brad Little extended stay-at-home orders through April 30. Idaho extends stay-at-home order through the end of the month but slightly eases restrictions on businesses Kansas Gov Laura Kelly (left) and Idaho Gov Brad Little (right) extended stay-at-home orders on Wednesday, saying they wanted to flatten the curve more before lifting restrictions Residents descended on Virginia's Capitol Square on Thursday for an anti-lockdown protest organized by ReOpen Virginia, End The Lockdown VA and Virginians Against Excessive Quarantine. Virginia has recorded at least 6,889 cases and 208 deaths to date. 'But I'd ask all of your and our viewers to be patient.' I love data, and I want to be exact,' Northam said. He said the order could be lifted early if the situation improves, but stressed that it is too early to tell. 'I don't have any intentions as of today to extend that,' he said, noting that the situation is fluid as models change daily with new data. Northam said he has no plans to extend Virginia's stay-at-home order, which is set to expire on June 10, despite UVA projections showing cases in the stay may not peak until August. 'I want everyone to know the sacrifices that you have made are helping slow the spread, and giving us more time to plan and prepare,' the governor said. Virginia Gov Ralph Northam announced an extension on his executive order restricting a range of recreational and entertainment businesses in the state on Wednesday The extension trend comes as President Donald Trump pushes to begin reopening the country by May 1, and as anti-lockdown protests intensify in Michigan and other heartland states. On Thursday, New York Gov Andrew Cuomo extended his stay-at-home order until May 15 and Wisconsin Gov Tony Evers extended his through May 26. The governors of three states - Virginia, Kansas and Idaho - also pushed back the dates on social distancing policies on Wednesday, as did officials in cities across Missouri, Texas and Louisiana. And if we need to extend it beyond that, we certainly will,' Bowser said at a news conference. 'I don't know if that means we will be open on May 16, but it will be a point for us to check in. In Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser extended the city's stay-at-home order, school closures and business restrictions from April 24 to May 16 on Wednesday, warning that the new date could change again. Published: 16:46 BST, 16 April 2020 | Updated: 02:17 BST, 3 November 2020Ī growing list of cities and states are extending social distancing restrictions this week as health experts warn lifting them too early could erase previous efforts to flatten the coronavirus curve.
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