Coronavirus: Latest Numbers, Updates In West Islip

WEST ISLIP, NY — As the pandemic continues to hit Long Island, local communities are still seeing an increase in the number of coronavirus cases affecting residents. This crisis has affected several aspects of daily life including the closure of schools and many businesses. With the start of another week with the new virus, known as COVID-19, additional measures and closures continue to be announced.

On Thursday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo extended his order all for nonessential workers to stay home, known as NY PAUSE, until April 29. Nonessential businesses will also remain closed during that time.

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As of Thursday morning, there are 25,135 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Suffolk County with 6,672 cases in the Town of Islip. Here's how West Islip and its neighboring communities fare:

• WEST ISLIP: 312
• BABYLON: 134
• NORTH BABYLON: 289
• BAYWOOD: 157

Here are the latest local updates from West Islip:

SCHOOLS

Under the PAUSE initiative, all schools across New York will remain closed until May 15. This weekend saw a 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

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 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.

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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