Coronavirus in NY: Cuomo orders lockdown, shuts down non-essential businesses
Posted on AllSides March 20th, 2020
From The Right
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered a statewide lockdown amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic Friday that will shut down most of the Empire State — including New York City.
“I want to be able to say to the people of New York — I did everything we could do,” Cuomo said. “And if everything we do saves just one life, I’ll be happy.”
The restrictions take effect Sunday night at 8pm and will: