New York City to finally open its own coronavirus test lab, as officials warn spread is inevitable
Cuomo: ‘This is not our first rodeo’
Following the news that the first New York City resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the city has received permission from CDC to perform its own tests locally, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio said at a press conference Monday.
De Blasio tweeted after the press conference that the city expected to have the testing facility open late Monday, even earlier than expected.
“This will help us diagnose people in hours instead of days,” de Blasio said.