Cuomo Declares Emergency Over Coronavirus, Urges New Yorkers to Remain Calm

Cuomo Declares Emergency Over Coronavirus, Urges New Yorkers to Remain Calm
A man wears a face mask as he exits a subway in New York City on March 5, 2020. Johannes Eisele/AFP via Getty Images
Allen Zhong
Allen Zhong
senior writer
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency on Saturday over the coronavirus as the total cases in the state increased to 76. At the same time, he urged New Yorkers to stay calm and informed.

Cuomo said that the emergency declaration will help mobilize resources for local health departments.

Allen Zhong
Allen Zhong
senior writer
Allen Zhong is a long-time writer and reporter for The Epoch Times. He joined the Epoch Media Group in 2012. His main focus is on U.S. politics. Send him your story ideas: [email protected]
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