New York marks a month of fewer than 1 percent of virus tests positive
New York state marked a milestone of progress in fighting coronavirus infections on Monday, with a full month of fewer than 1 percent of virus tests coming back positive.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo attributed the state’s progress to its statewide mask mandate and an approach to reopening that’s been slower than in many other states.
“It took the work of all of us to get here, and to protect this progress we will need to all continue to wash our hands, wear our masks, remain socially distant and above all, stay New York tough,” Cuomo said in a statement.