Coronavirus In Babylon: Latest Numbers, Updates

BABYLON, NY — The coronavirus outbreak is continuing to spread across the country and especially on Long Island. On Saturday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that Long Island is a hot spot for the new coronavirus. The pandemic has affected several aspects of daily life for local residents including the closure of schools and many businesses. The number of cases of the illness caused by the virus, known as COVID-19, continue to rise and additional measures and closures continue to be announced.

On Monday, Cuomo extended his order all for nonessential workers to stay home, known as NY PAUSE, until April 29. Nonessential businesses will also remain closed during that time.

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As of Monday morning, there were 14,040 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Suffolk County with 2,172 cases in the Town of Babylon. Here's how Babylon and its neighboring communities fare:

• BABYLON: 96
• WEST BABYLON: 413

Here are the latest local updates from Babylon:

SCHOOLS

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone first closed all schools for two weeks on March 15. On Monday, Gov. Cuomo announced that all schools across New York will remain closed until April 29.

BUSINESSES

Babylon restaurants and bars are offering options such as takeout, curbside pickup, drive-thru and delivery. Click here to see Patch's local business guide.

HOSPITALS

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center was singled out by Gov. Cuomo as a hot spot for the new coronavirus.

The hospital is "prepared and has implemented prevention and control protocols to appropriately isolate patients who enter our facilities to prevent the potential transmission of infection and protect you. All clinical personnel are educated on the latest CDC and New York State Department of Health coronavirus guidelines and recommendations," according to its website.

The visitor policy has also been updated for the hospital. All visitation has been suspended, except for end-of-life, newborn delivery and pediatrics, at all Catholic Health Services hospitals and skilled nursing facilities

The Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation is currently accepting donations for its Crisis Response Fund.

CANCELLATIONS/CLOSURES

The Diocese of Rockville Centre announced that all funerals, weddings and other services at Catholic churches across Long Island are canceled. Earlier in the month, the Diocese said all masses for a month — including all Holy Week and Easter services — would be canceled due to the coronavirus.

The Town of Babylon declared a State of Emergency on March 13 which means all large Town of Babylon gatherings and events scheduled for the next two weeks, with the exception of board meetings, have been postponed until further notice. The town is also asking residents to use online services and/or call rather than visiting town facilities in an attempt to limit traffic throughout our buildings as a precaution. Many services that the town provides do not require a physical visit to Town Hall and can be handled online or over the telephone.

Babylon Village also declared a State of Emergency on March 13. Residents are asked to avoid visiting Babylon Village Hall for any non-essential or non-urgent business and instead call or use online services.

The 2020 season opening of the E. Donald Conroy Golf Course at Sumpwams Creek has been postponed. Mayor Ralph Scordino also issued new guidelines within the village to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Click here to read all the guidelines. All elections have been postponed to June 23.