Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has confirmed the second coronavirus-related death in New York State — a 65-year-old man with multiple health problems. Earlier in the day, Cuomo confirmed the first coronavirus-related death in New York State — an 82-year-old woman in Brooklyn who had a pre-existing respiratory disease of emphysema.
Cuomo confirmed 88 additional cases of novel coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 613 confirmed cases in New York State.
Two Assembly Members Test Positive
“It has come to our attention that two of our Assembly colleagues — Helene Weinstein and Charles Barron — have been diagnosed with COVID-19,” said Cuomo. It is important to note that both members have not been in Albany since early March for separate reasons. Speaker Carl Heastie has been in contact with both members and taking swift action to address this situation.
“We have spoken with the Senate and are undertaking an intensive cleaning of the Capital and the Legislative Office Building. All legislators and staff that have come in contact with these members will be tested to ensure the safety of everyone.
“Additionally, out of an abundance of caution we are closing the Capitol to visitors effective Sunday.”
