Gov. Cuomo: N.Y. may be seeing 'possible flattening of the curve'
Updated: December 11, 2024 - 9:57am
<p>Governor Andrew Cuomo said that although there are now 4,758 deaths in New York state, the rate of deaths has been "effectively flat for two days."</p><p>There are more than 130,000 positive cases in the state, but the total number of new hospitalizations, ICU admissions and daily intubations in New York have decreased each of the past three days — an indication that social distancing may be working.</p><p>Also, Cuomo announced he would extend New York's stay-at-home order until April 29 and raise the potential maximum fine for social distancing violations from $500 to $1,000.</p>