Coronavirus Cases, Updates In West Islip

WEST ISLIP, 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 Tuesday morning, there are 41,213 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Suffolk County with 11,786 cases in the Town of Islip. Here's how West Islip and its neighboring communities fare:

• WEST ISLIP: 539
• BABYLON: 224
• NORTH BABYLON: 478
• BAYWOOD: 259

Here are the latest local updates from West Islip:

SCHOOLS

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

BUSINESSES

West Islip 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 cancelled.

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

Town of Islip officials announced 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 cancelled until further notice.