Coronavirus In Deer Park-North Babylon: Latest Updates, Numbers

DEER PARK, NY — Two months after the coronavirus hit Long Island, the disease continues to affect daily life for local residents. As the the virus, known as COVID-19, appears to have plateaued on Long Island, officials in both Nassau and Suffolk Counties are starting to put a plan in place to possibly reopen within the next month. In addition, local schools, business are still being impacted by the pandemic.

Cuomo's order all for nonessential workers to stay home, known as NY PAUSE, was supposed expire on May 15. However,state records revealed that the governor has the authority to extend New York's stay-at-home order through June 6. Regions that met specific COVID-19 criteria have begun to reopen non-essential businesses and ease back social distancing measures.

As of Monday, Long Island does not meet all seven criteria, meaning the closure of non-essential businesses could continue.

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Recently, all marinas, boatyards and marine manufacturers opened for personal use, with strict social distancing and sanitation protocols to follow. Golf courses also re-opened with special guidelines. All 13 of Long Island's town supervisors met earlier this month to discuss a plan for re-opening this summer.

The number of coronavirus cases on Long Island continue to increase. As of Monday afternoon, there are 42,559 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Suffolk County with 6,951 cases in the Town of Babylon. Here's how Deer Park-North Babylon and its neighboring communities fare:

• DEER PARK: 791
• NORTH BABYLON: 494
• WYANDANCH: 665
• BAYWOOD: 272
• WEST BABYLON: 1,318

Here are the latest local updates from Deer Park-North Babylon:

SCHOOLS

The governor announced this month that all New York schools and colleges will remain closed through the end of the academic year.

BUSINESSES

Deer Park and North 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 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.

Cuomo signed an executive order to reopen marriage bureaus across the state and give clerks the authority to perform marriage ceremonies via video conferences.

The Town of Babylon declared a State of Emergency on March 13. The town is 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.