Coronavirus: Putnam County's Latest Update

MARCH 31 — As of Tuesday morning, 187 cases of new coronavirus have been confirmed by Putnam County officials. That includes 28 cases which have been confirmed in the town of Southeast.

Most of the Putnam residents who have been infected are between the ages of 30 and 59.

In his daily news briefing, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the number of cases statewide had risen to 75,795 by Tuesday morning. Of those, 4,975 who were sick enough to be hospitalized have been discharged.

The height of the outbreak is predicted to hit in 7-14 days in New York City and shortly thereafter in Westchester County and on Long Island.

SEE:

• NY Coronavirus: LI, Westchester, NYC Hospitals Must Cooperate
• Coronavirus: Westchester Could Be 2nd NY Location To Peak

PUTNAM COUNTY, NY —The new coronavirus outbreak in New York and across the nation is having vast impacts in Putnam County, including the closure of schools, most businesses and houses of worship. Restaurants have had to limit business to take-out and delivery.

"Please remember to check on your elderly friends and neighbors or those who may be housebound," Brewster village officials said.

The number of cases of the illness caused by the virus, known as COVID-19, continue to rise and additional measures continue to be announced.

New York State has been put on PAUSE: all non-essential workers are directed to work from home and everyone has been required to maintain a 6-foot distance from others in public. Non-essential gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason (e.g. parties, celebrations or other social events) are canceled. Sick individuals should not leave their home unless to receive medical care and only after a telehealth visit to determine if leaving the home is in the best interest of their health.

SEE: Coronavirus NY: Cuomo Extends Stay-Home Order

Here are the latest local updates:

SUPPORT

in addition to the Putnam County Crisis Line at 225-1222 New York state is offering an Emotional Support Line for those that would like a little extra support during this very unusual time: 1-844-863-9314.

SCHOOLS

All schools in New York will remain closed through at least April 15 in response to the new coronavirus outbreak, state officials said.

SEE: NY Schools To Close 2 More Weeks

All 2020 NYSSMA solo festivals and major ensemble festivals are cancelled.

In the Brewster schools, Digital Distance Learning began March 25. The Brewster school district's Child Nutrition staff developed a plan for meal services to continue for families in need, beginning March 23.

BUSINESSES

Portofino's Pizza and Pasta reminds Patch readers they are open seven days a week for pick up or free delivery 10 am to 10 pm.

Seven Star School of Performing Arts to Offer Virtual Classes

SEE: POV: Seniors Take Early Coronavirus Shopping Hours In Stride

AGENCIES

Putnam-based United for the Troops is pivoting from its care package mission to reach out to a particular subset of people who are most vulnerable to the new coronavirus: veterans who are hospitalized or in VA homes. SEE: Help Local Charity Send Cards To Vets At The VA

Hudson Valley Honor Flights Postponed Due To New Coronavirus

Coronavirus Questions, Symptoms? Nuvance Health Offers Hotline

GOVERNMENT

Coronavirus: Putnam County Offers Residents 2-1-1

The Southeast Town E-Waste drop off scheduled for April 4 is cancelled. The next drop off date is tentatively scheduled for May 2 depending on the status of the outbreak.

The Brewster Village Office will remain operating but closed to the public. Residents mail utility, parking permit, budget billing, or any other payments to the office at 50 Main Street, Brewster, or call the office from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to submit payments by credit card.

The village police department and DPW will remain open to ensure the safety of residents and protection and preservation of streets, public buildings, water supply, and infrastructure.

By order of the New York Office of Court Administration, the Village of Brewster Court remains closed until April 30. Those with court dates within this time will be contacted by mail regarding rescheduling.

The Putnam County Legislature will hold all meetings virtually, by conference call or video conference, until further notice. The meetings will be livestreamed on the web so that the public can view them in real time. The audio webcast link for each meeting will be posted prior to the start of the meeting on the Legislature’s page on the Putnam County website. The next meeting is April 5.

SEE:

• Coronavirus: Putnam Limits Services At County Offices
• Daycare Centers May Reopen, Putnam Officials Disagree