Cuomo also said that while numbers for the region are better than some days, it is still not great. He stated that the region still has a caution flag.
Volume 90%LIVEMore VideosAuthor: WGRZ StaffPublished: 11:52 AM EDT September 29, 2020Updated: 11:54 AM EDT September 29, 2020
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Governor Andrew Cuomo provided an updated into the state’s progress on the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic late Tuesday morning.
Governor Cuomo stated that the COVID-19 positive rate for the Western New York region on September 28 was 1.3%. The region was tied with New York City for the highest positive rate in the state.
Cuomo also said that while numbers for the region are better than some days, it is still not great. He stated that the region still has a caution flag.
Below are the positive rates for the regions across the state for Monday:
- Capital Region: 0.9%
- Finger Lakes: 0.9%
- Long Island: 1.2%
- New York City: 1.3%
- North Country: 0.2%
- Western New York: 1.3%
Cuomo mentioned that clusters in communities across the state are creating an increase in COVID-19 cases and said that competent government must do compliance
“A cluster today is community spread tomorrow,” said Cuomo. He also reminded New Yorkers that wearing a mask is a law.
The Western New York region, which includes Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties.