New York has declared a state of emergency over the coronavirus outbreak. After a press conference, Governor Andrew Cuomo made the announcement via Twitter, where he said, "I am declaring a state of emergency amid an outbreak of Coronavirus.
We will continue to provide updates for New Yorkers." He then listed an online resource for citizens to learn about the coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19.
Symptoms include fever, cough and respiratory trouble. The statewide announcement follows an emergencydeclaration from California Governor Gavin Newsom, which followed the death of an elderly patient in Northern California.
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