Cuomo Dashes Hopes Of Quick End To Crisis

Bloomberg Appointed To Lead

Regional Ramp-Up Of Testing

ALBANY – At today’s briefing, still underway, Governor Cuomo dashed expectations he might outline an end to the State of Emergency lockdown, or that it would happen anytime soon.

He did announce Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire and former presidential candidate, will lead a task force that will guide a multi-state reopening, following a ramp-up of coronavirus testing across New York State.

“We’re not going to have people lose their life because we acted imprudently. I’m not going to do that. And I’m not going to allow the state to do this,” the governor said.

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