Coronavirus In Bay Shore: Latest Numbers, Updates

BAY SHORE, 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 Tuesday morning, there were 20,320 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Suffolk County with 5,024 cases in the Town of Islip. Here's how Bay Shore and its neighboring communities fare:

• BAY SHORE: 367
• WEST BAY SHORE: 36
• BRIGHTWATERS: 27

Here are the latest local updates from Bay Shore:

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

Bay Shore 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

Southside Hospital in Bay Shore has suspended all visitation within the hospitals until further notice to combat the spread of COVID-19.

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.

Town of Islip officials announced last week that town offices on 655 Main Street (Town Hall), 401 Main Street (Town Hall West) as well as the offices in 40 Nassau Avenue and 50 Irish Lane (Brookwood Hall), will be closed to the general public. Residents are encouraged to use the town's website a to conduct any necessary town business. Visit the E-Government Services page here.

Constituent services can be reached by calling 631-224-5380. Senior Centers closed until further notice, however, essential Senior Citizen services will continue, including at home meal delivery and transportation to doctors appointments. Seniors who use Senior Centers for meals may request home delivery by calling 631-224-5340.
The traffic Violations conference scheduled April 6 has been canceled. There will be no animal adoptions for 2 weeks, effective Monday. Donations will still be accepted. For Lost Dogs, call 631-224-566.
All programs, classes, concerts and the exhibit at the Islip Art Museum are canceled until further notice.

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