New York City is on track to begin reopening June 8 as the state gradually loosens restrictions put in place during the novel coronavirus crisis, Gov.
Andrew Cuomo said Friday. Cuomo said the city was meeting goals set for hospital rates and testing, will "stockpile" personal protective equipment and will focus on infection rates in hot spots by ZIP code. "We believe all of these things can be done next week," the Democratic governor said at his daily briefing.
The state saw 67 new deaths, a number he called the "lowest ever." Also Friday, Cuomo cleared a large swath of upstate New York to reopen hair salons, retail shops and offices under strict guidelines.
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