Coronavirus: Case Numbers, Updates In Sayville-Bayport

SAYVILLE-BAYPORT, NY — Nearly four months after the first case of the novel coronavirus was reported, the pandemic is continuing to affect millions across the world. Since the virus hit Long Island, which continues to be the area with the most number of cases, life has changed drastically.

With the start of another week with the new virus, known as COVID-19, additional measures and closures continue to be announced as the coronavirus keeps impacting schools, business and other aspects of daily lives for local residents.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo extended his order all for nonessential workers to stay home, known as NY PAUSE, until May 15. Nonessential businesses will also remain closed during that time.

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However on Sunday, the governor announced that marinas, boatyards and marine manufacturers will be allowed to open for personal use as long as strict social distancing and sanitization protocols are followed.

Locally, numbers are continuing to increase, despite the fact that officials say we could potentially be past the plateau of the disease. As of Tuesday morning, there are 28,429 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Suffolk County with 7,951 cases in the Town of Islip. Here's how Sayville-Bayport and their neighboring communities fare:

• SAYVILLE: 170
• WEST SAYVILLE: 63
• BAYPORT: 73
• BLUE POINT: 39
• OAKDALE: 82
• BOHEMIA: 93

Here are the latest local updates from Sayville-Bayport:

SCHOOLS

Under the PAUSE initiative, all schools across New York will remain closed until May 15. There was a recent disagreement between the governor and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio over how long to close schools. Cuomo said he wants to coordinate a reopening with neighboring states. He reiterated all schools in upstate and downstate will stay closed until they're safe and has to be coordinated with opening businesses. Cuomo stressed he does not know what will happen in June.

BUSINESSES

Sayville-Bayport 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

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.

At this time the hospital will no longer allow visitors in the facility. For Emergency Department patients, only one visitor per patient will be available in the waiting room only. For ambulatory surgery patients, only one visitor will be allowed to be called in at time of discharge. All visitors will continue to be screened.

In addition at the entry points of the hospital as well as at all of the outpatient locations, they will be are screening all patients for the coronavirus, flu and other infectious diseases.

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 Saturday to reopen marriage bureaus across the state and give clerks the authority to perform marriage ceremonies via video conferences.

Town of Islip officials announced on 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.

All programs, classes, concerts and the exhibit at the Islip Art Museum are canceled until further notice.

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