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Coronavirus in the US: New York announces all non-essential workers must stay home – live

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the state now has 7,102 cases of coronavirus, marking an increase of 2,950.

Cuomo retierated the increasing number of cases is a reflection of the expanding testing capacities in the state.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the state is banning non-essential gatherings of any size for any reason amid the pandemic.

The governor noted all residents over the age of 70 and other vulnerable populations must remain indoors.

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