Coronavirus Cases, Updates In Lindenhurst

LINDENHURST, NY — May marks the second month since the coronavirus hit Long Island and affected daily life for local residents. As the number of new cases for the new virus, known as COVID-19, continue to increase across both Nassau and Suffolk Counties, additional measures and closures continue to be announced. 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, is still set to expire this week on May 15. However,state records revealed this past weekend that the governor has the authority to extend New York's stay-at-home order through June 6.

Regions that meet specific COVID-19 criteria laid out Monday can still begin to reopen non-essential businesses and ease back social distancing measures on Friday, the order states. 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.

While officials say that New York is potentially past the "plateau" of the disease, cases continue to go up in some areas. As of Monday afternoon, there are 41,122 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Suffolk County with 6,666 cases in the Town of Babylon. Here's how Lindenhurst and its neighboring communities fare:

• LINDENHURST: 567
• NORTH LINDENHURST: 401
• NORTH AMITYVILLE: 896

Here are the latest local updates from Lindenhurst:

SCHOOLS

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

BUSINESSES

Lindenhurst 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

South Oaks Hospital in Amityville temporarily suspended all visitation except in extraordinary circumstances. In addition, those who recovered from COVID-19, are encouraged to help others recover as well by signing up to participate in research studies and becoming a plasma donor.

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.

The Village of Lindenhurst also declared a State of Emergency on March 18. Village Hall is closed to the public but will continue to be open during normal business hours to answer telephone calls and e-mails.