Coronavirus In Patchogue: Latest Updates

PATCHOGUE, NY — The new coronavirus outbreak on Long Island and across the nation is having vast impacts in Patchogue, 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 Sunday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo extended his order all for nonessential workers to stay home, known as NY PAUSE, until April 15. Nonessential businesses will also remain closed during that time.

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As of Friday morning, there were 8,746 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Suffolk County. Here's how Patchogue and its neighboring communities fare:

• PATCHOGUE: 26
• NORTH PATCHOGUE: 21
• EAST PATCHOGUE: 67
• BLUE POINT: 12

Here are the latest local updates from Patchogue:

SCHOOLS

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

BUSINESSES

Patchogue restaurants and bars are offering options such as takeout, curbside pickup, drive-thru and delivery.

HOSPITALS

Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue has updated its visitor policy and is "prepared with the appropriate patient care equipment and supplies necessary to treat all patients," according to its website.

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 Brookhaven residents who have business with the town to use online services or contact town personnel by phone or email in order to reduce crowds at town hall to help prevent the spread of the virus. Click here for other town closures and cancellations.

Both Suffolk County and the Village of Patchogue declared a State of Emergency. Village Hall is closed to the public. The village election is postponed until April 28, 2020. Village Court will not be in regular session.

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