Jul 15, 2020
The latest on the COVID-19 outbreak
It is important to PIA that you are updated on developments pertaining to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak regularly.
To find the latest information about COVID-19, please review this news posting daily. Postings include topics such as:
Business & Compliance
Insurance Industry
General Information
Webinars & Videos
Latest news about COVID-19 in New York:
Business & Compliance:
July 15: Gov. Cuomo announces expanded tax filing assistance ahead of tonight’s filing deadline
July 14: Gov. Cuomo announces new COVID rental assistance program
July 7: Gov. Cuomo announces Long Island cleared by global public health experts to enter Phase Four of reopening tomorrow
July 6: U.S. Census Bureau Small Business Pulse Survey (updated weekly)
July 6: Gov. Cuomo announces New York City enters Phase Three of reopening without indoor dining and subject to state guidance today
July 5: Gov. Cuomo announces New York City will enter Phase Three of reopening without indoor dining tomorrow
July 1: Gov. Cuomo announces Phase Three indoor dining postponed in New York City
June 30: Gov. Cuomo announces Capital Region cleared by global public health experts to enter Phase Four of reopening tomorrow
June 29: Gov. Cuomo announces state to decide Wednesday whether to slow reopening of indoor dining in New York City
June 24: Gov. Cuomo announces five regions on track to enter Phase Four of reopening Friday
June 23: Statement from Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on New York state being one of the only three states on track to contain COVID-19
June 22: Mid-Hudson Valley cleared to enter Phase Three of reopening tomorrow; Long Island on track to enter Phase Three Wednesday
June 19: Gov. Cuomo announces New York City cleared by global public health experts to begin Phase Two of Reopening Monday
June 18: Gov. Cuomo issues executive order strengthening state enforcement during phased reopening to protect New Yorkers and ensure business compliance
June 13: Gov. Cuomo announces Western N.Y. expected to enter Phase Three of reopening June 16 and Capital Region expected to enter Phase Three of reopening June 17
June 11: Gov. Cuomo announces five regions will enter phase three tomorrow
June 10: New York Workers’ Compensation Board COVID-19 Q&A
June 9: Gov. Cuomo announces mid-Hudson Valley enters phase two of reopening today
June 9: Gov. Cuomo announces Long Island cleared by Global Public Health Experts to begin phase two of reopening tomorrow
June 8: Gov. Cuomo announces mid-Hudson region cleared by global public health experts to begin phase two of reopening tomorrow
June 8: Gov. Cuomo signs legislation authorizing local governments to extend deadline for filing property tax abatements to July 15
June 6: Executive Order 202.38: Gov. Cuomo lets business owners decide whether individual temperature checks will be conducted in order to minimize the spread of COVID-19
June 5: Paycheck Protection Program requirements amended
June 3: Gov. Cuomo announces outdoor dining at restaurants will be permitted in phase two of reopening
June 2: Gov. Cuomo announces Capital Region cleared by international experts to begin phase two of reopening tomorrow
June 2: Gov. Cuomo announces Western N.Y. enters phase two of reopening today
June 1: DMV Reopening Guidance
May 29: Gov. Cuomo extends N.Y. moratorium to Sunday, June 28, 2020
May 29: Gov. Cuomo announces New York City to enter Phase 1 of reopening on June 8 and five regions enter Phase 2 of reopening today
May 29: New York state has released Phase 2 guidance for reopening; start planning now
May 28: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo issues executive order authorizing businesses to deny entry to individuals not wearing masks or face-coverings
May 23: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces eighth region on track to hit benchmark to begin reopening Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
May 22: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo launches $100 million New York Forward Loan Fund to help small businesses
May 21: COVID-19-related bills that affect businesses, family leave introduced in state Senate
May 20: New York state Department of Labor announces over $10 billion in unemployment benefits paid to over two million New Yorkers during COVID-19 pandemic; pre-4/22 application backlog reduced to 7,580
May 19: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces seventh region hits benchmark to begin reopening tomorrow
May 18: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces state is bringing in international experts to help advise the state’s reopening plan
May 18: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces sixth region hits benchmark to begin reopening tomorrow
May 18: New York Forward Business Reopening Lookup tool
May 16: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces horse racing tracks statewide and Watkins Glen International Racetrack will be allowed to open without fans as of June 1
May 15: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces five regions will begin reopening today
May 14: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces fifth region hits benchmark to begin reopening May 15.
May 14: Two COVID-19-related bills introduced in state Senate and Assembly
May 14: Phased reopening resources by industry
May 14: Check the status of your region
May 14: N.Y. reopening FAQs
May 13: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces fourth region hits benchmark to begin reopening May 15
May 13: Gov. Cuomo and Gov. Hogan call on Congress to act on state fiscal relief
May 12: Cuomo: Finger Lakes, Southern Tier and Mohawk Valley Regions ready to open May 15
May 12: Cuomo issues guide to reopening New York state
May 7: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces moratorium on COVID-19 related evictions will be extended until Aug. 20
May 7: New bills introduced in New York state Legislature
May 4: Cuomo: No region of N.Y. ready to reopen under safety rules
May 4: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo outlines additional guidelines for when regions can re-open
April 30: Newly introduced Senate bills would affect N.Y. businesses
April 28: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo outlines additional guidelines for phased plan to re-open New York
April 26: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo outlines phased plan to re-open New York starting with construction and manufacturing
April 21: DFS states moratorium and emergency regulation apply to commercial-lines E&S fire policies
April 20: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo calls on federal government to provide hazard pay to essential public workers
April 19: Gov. Cuomo, Gov. Murphy, Gov. Lamont, Gov. Wolf, Gov. Carney, Gov. Raimondo and Gov. Baker announce appointees to multi-state council to get people back to work and restore the economy
April 18: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo, Gov. Murphy, Gov. Lamont announce alignment of state policies for marinas and boatyards
April 16: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo outlines blueprint to un-PAUSE New York
April 16: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces ’NYS on PAUSE’ extended until May 15
April 14: Essential businesses required to provide employees with face coverings
April 12: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo issues executive order directing employers to provide masks to employees who interact with the public
April 6: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces NYS on PAUSE functions extended for additional two weeks
April 2: Looking for more information on paid medical, family and sick leave? PIA members can access QS91012—FFCRA paid medical and family leave, and QS91013—Additional information about paid medical, family and sick leave questions in the PIA QuickSource library.
April 2: Start applying for a Paycheck Protection Program loan Friday, April 3
April 1: How to prepare for an SBA Paycheck Protection Program loan
March 29: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces NYS on Pause functions extended for the next two weeks
March 27: President signs federal stimulus package; includes loans for small businesses
March 26: Who qualifies for paid leave under the new coronavirus law
March 25: New York Senate introduces COVID-19-related bills
March 23: Treasury, IRS, and Labor announce tax credits for small- and mid-sized businesses to swiftly recover the cost of providing coronavirus-related leave
March 23: Mass. governor orders all nonessential businesses to cease in-person operation, directs the Department of Public Health to issue stay-at-home advisory for two weeks
March 20: Gov. Cuomo issues guidance on essential services under the ’New York State on PAUSE’ executive order
March 20: Governors from Conn., N.J., N.Y., and Pa., advocate for federal assistance for residents and businesses
March 20: Update on New York: Gov. Cuomo press conference
March 20: U.S. Treasury extends tax-filing deadline for taxpayers and businesses
March 20: Gov. Cuomo orders personal care facilities to close
March 19: Gov. Cuomo signs executive order mandating businesses that require in-office personnel to decrease in-office workforce by 75%
March 19: Paid sick leave signed by president
March 18: Gov. Cuomo signs bill to guanrantee paid leave for New Yorkers under mandatory or precautionary quarantine due to COVID-19
March 18: Treasury and IRS to delay tax payment deadline by 90 days
March 18: Pennsylvania joins New York, New Jersey and Connecticut’s regional coalition to combat COVID-19
March 17: Statement from Secretary to the Governor Melissa DeRosa regarding blanket quarantine or ’shelter in place’ policies
March 17: Gov. Cuomo and Attorney General James temporarily suspend state debt collection in response to coronavirus
March 17: Gov. Cuomo announces three-way agreement with Legislature on paid sick leave bill to provide immediate assistance to New Yorkers impacted by COVID-19
March 17: N.Y. cyber security certification of compliance filing deadline extended to May 30 due to COVID-19
March 16: New York state waiving seven-day waiting period for unemployment insurance benefits for people who are out of work due to coronavirus closures or quarantines
March 16: Amid lack of federal direction, Gov. Cuomo, Gov. Murphy, and Gov. Lamont announce regional approach to combatting COVID-19
March 13: Cuomo, lawmakers negotiate paid sick leave for coronavirus quarantines
March 12: Gov. Cuomo issues mass gathering regulations; events with 500 of more individuals in attendance to be canceled or postponed
March 10: Gov. Cuomo asks New York state Comptroller Tom Dinapoli to revisit revenue projections in light of market impact of novel coronavirus.
March 10: Utica National offers coronavirus guidance for employers, and educational institutions
March 3: Endorsements: COVID-19 risk management
Insurance Industry:
July 7: Moratorium on cancellation of policies ends
July 2: DFS extends licensing expiration date
June 29: DFS amends emergency regulations for moratorium
June 22: U.S. insurers eye Legionnaires’ disease safeguards as buildings reopen from pandemic shutdowns
June 15: DFS extends COVID-19 regulatory relief for New York-regulated mortgage services
June 11: DFS announces remote online insurance licensing exam option
June 9: Superintendent Lacewell announces the launch of the new DFS program to drive innovative financial services and products for New Yorkers in the COVID-19 era
May 29: N.Y. cyber security certification of compliance filings due by June 1
May 25: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces state and local governments will provide death benefits for frontline workers who died from COVID-19
May 22: DFS extends license expiration dates to July 8, 2020
May 13: Insurance producers licensed in N.J.: DOBI bulletin requires insurers to provide premium relief
May 8: Moratorium on canceling and nonrenewing policies extended to June 6
May 4: NYARP authorized to give 15% credit to policyholders
April 28: Timely, accurate and complete claim reporting: Ensure that your agency is prepared to handle incoming COVID-19-related claims
April 24: PIA National praises House passage of bill to add funds to CARES act programs
April 23: Another business interruption bill introduced in N.Y. Senate
April 20: NYS Department of Labor launches new streamlined application for New Yorkers to apply for pandemic unemployment assistance without having to first apply for unemployment insurance
April 16: PIA National opposes business interruption legislation
April 14: AAIS COVID-19 pandemic resource center
April 13: Update: DFS emergency regulations
April 9: Statement from Communications Director Dani Lever on updates to the Department of Labor’s online unemployment insurance filing system
April 8: DFS issues new emergency regulation requiring commercial health insurers to defer payment of premiums through June 1 for consumers & businesses experiencing financial hardship during COVID-19 pandemic
April 6: DFS issues new guidance for producers on delivery of required notices to clients
April 3: Travelers’ ’Distribution Support Plan’ to provide financial assistance to agents and brokers
April 2: NYSIF suspends cancellations for nonpayment, suspends nonrenewals, and suspends conditional renewals for workers’ compensation insurance policies for employers with 100 or fewer employees for the next 60 days
April 2: Insurance producers required to provide notice to policyholders by April 13, 2020
April 1: NYSIF issues bulletins for entertainment, hospitality, personal care, and childcare industries.
March 31: PIA National proposes COVID-19 recovery fund
March 31: Gov. Cuomo issues executive order modifying Insurance Law
March 30: DFS takes action for consumers and small businesses facing financial hardship during COVID-19
March 30: Legislation introduced in N.Y. Assembly would mandate COVID-19 coverage
March 30: ELANY bulletin: Relief for excess line brokers
March 27: PIA National statement on House passage of COVID-19 relief bill
March 27: PIA National statement on Senate passage of COVID-19 relief bill
March 25: DFS extends continuing-education filing deadline
March 24: DFS issues new emergency regulation requiring New York regulated financial institutions to provide financial relief to New Yorkers demonstrating financial hardship from COVID-19 pandemic
March 23: Attention NYSIF restaurant policyholders
March 20: DFS announces insurance regulatory relief
March 20: Utica National offers advices on the COVID-19 pandemic: How agents and producers should respond to coverage questions
March 20: Insurance agencies exempt from workforce reduction executive order
March 19: Even during challenging times, we are committed to our members
March 19: DFS issues circular letter urging consumer support from insurers
March 19: Guidance to DFS regulated insurance entities regarding support for consumers and businesses impacted COVID-19
March 17: NYDFS FAQ: The novel coronavirus and business interruption insurance
March 17: Department of Financial Services adopts new emergency regulation requiring insurance companies to waive cost-sharing for in-network telehealth visits
March 16: N.Y. State of Health and New York State Department of Financial Services announce special enrollment period for uninsured New Yorkers, as novel coronavirus cases climb
March 14: During coronavirus briefing, Gov. Cuomo announces Department of Financial Services will require insurance companies to waive co-payments for tele-health visits
March 13: DFS adopts emergency regulation directing health insurers to waive cost-sharing for novel coronavirus testing
March 12: COVID-19 and what it means to you (PIA QuickSource document)
March 12: Insurers impacted by coronavirus twice over
March 9: Coronavirus will cost businesses billions. Insurance may not help.
March 6: N.Y. travel insurance to cover coronavirus in ’cancel for any reason’ policies, Gov. Cuomo says
March 6: Update from PIA: COVID-19 outbreak
March 2: Gov. Cuomo announces new directive requiring New York insurers to waive cost-sharing for coronavirus testing
Feb. 4: Many coverage exclusions with coronavirus
General Information:
July 15: COVID-19 update from Department of Health
July 15: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
July 14: Gov. Cuomo announces individuals traveling to New York from four additional states will be required to quarantine for 14 days
July 13: Gov. Cuomo announces new data-driven guidance for reopening schools
July 13: Gov. Cuomo announces travel enforcement operation at airports across the state to help ensure travelers are following quarantine restrictions
July 13: Gov. Cuomo urges New Yorkers to slow down in work zones as New York continues reopening
July 12: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
July 11: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
July 10: Statement from Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo allowing limited concessions at state beaches
July 10: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
July 9: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
July 8: Gov. Cuomo announces New York state will decide on fall school reopening during the first week of August
July 7: Gov. Cuomo announces individuals traveling to New York from three additional states will be required to quarantine for 14 days
July 4: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
July 2: Gov. Cuomo announces state park swimming pools to open July 4 weekend
July 2: Gov. Cuomo announces $4.3 million in federal funding to support local COVID-19 planning and response
July 2: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
June 30: Gov. Cuomo directs state DOH investigation of potential COVID-19 exposure at religious service in Essex County
June 30: Gov. Cuomo announces individuals traveling to New York from eight additional states will be required to quarantine for 14 days
June 27: Gov. Cuomo directs state DOH investigation of potential COVID-19 exposure at high school graduation in Westchester from student who returned from Florida
June 27: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
June 26: Gov. Cuomo details NYS Department of Health investigation into two COVID-19 clusters in upstate New York
June 26: Gov. Cuomo announces New York state to assist states with high infection rates
June 25: Gov. Cuomo announces hospitalizations drop below 1,000 for the first time since March 18
June 24: Gov. Cuomo, Gov. Murphy and Gov. Lamont announce joint incoming travel advisory that all individuals traveling from states with significant community spread of COVID-19 quarantine for 14 days
June 23: Gov. Cuomo announces $65 million N.Y. Forward child care expansion initiative
June 21: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
June 17: Gov. Cuomo announces lowest percentage of positive COVID-19 test results since pandemic began
June 16: Gov. Cuomo and COVID-19 Maternity Task Force Chair Melissa DeRosa announce increased access to midwife-led birth centers amid COVID-19 pandemic
June 16: Gov. Cuomo announces U.S. Open to be held without fans from Aug. 31 to Sept. 13
June 15: Gov. Cuomo announces gatherings of up to 25 people will be allowed in Phase Three of reopening
June 14: Gov. Cuomo announces low-risk youth sports for regions in Phase Three can begin on July 6
June 8: As New York City enters phase one of reopening today, Gov. Cuomo announces New York City is now eligible for elective surgery and ambulatory care
June 8: Gov. Cuomo announces MTA is accelerating construction on $2 billion in capital projects during reduced ridership due to COVID-19 pandemic
June 7: Gov. Cuomo signs legislation extending the daedline to submit absentee ballots to the day of the election
June 6: Gov. Cuomo announces lowest number of hospitalizations and deaths since beginning of COVID-19 pandemic
June 5: Gov. Cuomo announces lowest number of deaths and hospitalizations since COVID-19 pandemic began
June 4: Gov. Cuomo announces state is expanding COVID-19 testing criteria to include anyone who attended a protest across the state
May 15: Gov. Cuomo, Gov. Murphy, Gov. Lamont, Gov. Carney announce multi-state agreement on beaches ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
May 13: Gov. Cuomo announces state Department of Health will host statewide webinar tomorrow for healthcare providers to discuss inflammatory disease in children related to COVID-19
May 10: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces New York is notifying 49 other states of COVID-related illness in children
May 1: Cuomo: New York schools closed rest of academic year, daily deaths hit new low
April 24: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo issues executive order to make sure every New Yorker automatically receives a postage-paid absentee ballot application
April 21: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces elective outpatient treatment can resume in counties and hospitals without significant risk of COVID-19 surge starting next week
April 13: Attorney General James leads coalition urging federal government to ensure emergency stimulus payments go to families, not debt collectors
April 11: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces partnership with NYS court system to provide pro bono legal assistance to New Yorkers
April 9: Gov. Cuomo expands absentee ballot access amid COVID-19 outbreak
April 5: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces federal government is deploying approximately 1,000 personnel to New York state
April 4: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces 1,000 ventilators donated to New York state
April 3: Attorney General James orders 78 transport providers to immediately stop endangering New Yorkers
March 28: Gov. Cuomo postpones presidential primary and special elections in response to pandemic
March 27: Attention NYSIF retail policyholders
March 23: DMV and COVID-19
March 22: Attorney General James calls for automatic absentee voting in N.Y. presidential primary
March 22: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo accepts recommendation of Army Corps of Engineers for four temporary hospital sites in New York
March 18: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces deployment of 1,000-bed hospital ship, ’USNS Comfort’ to New York Harbor
March 17: Congress begins to address COVID-19 pandemic
March 17: One dangerous coronavirus "self-check test" is circulating on social media. Here’s why you should avoid it.
March 16: Gov. Cuomo signs executive order closing schools statewide for two weeks
March 16: Amid COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo issues executive order delaying village elections statewide until April 28 primary
March 16: During coronavirus briefing, Gov. Cuomo issues executive order allowing state to increase hospital capacity
March 15: Gov. Cuomo announces all New York City, Westchester, Suffolk and Nassau public schools will close this week to limit spread of COVID-19
March 14: Amid COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo signs executive order temporarily modifying election procedures to reduce spread of coronavirus
March 13: Trump declares a national emergency in response to coronavirus
March 13: U.S. House plans to vote on virus bill soon
March 13: Federal government’s response to coronavirus, COVID-19
March 11: Gov. Cuomo announces New York state will contract with 28 private labs to increase coronavirus testing capacity
March 11: COVID-19 is now officially a pandemic, the World Health Organization says
March 10: Gov. Cuomo deploys National Guard to aid with two-week shut down of New Rochelle area.
March 9: At novel coronavirus briefing, Gov. Cuomo announces state will provide alcohol-based hand sanitizer to New Yorkers free of charge
March 8: After tour of Northwell labs, Gov. Cuomo announces FDA approval for Northwell to test novel coronavirus
March 7: Gov. Cuomo declares state of emergency in New York state re: coronavirus
March 6: Statement from New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker
March 4: At coronavirus briefing, Gov. Cuomo announces SUNY and CUNY study abroad programs in China, Italy, Japan, Iran, South Korea suspended, effective immediately in response to novel coronavirus concerns
March 3: During coronavirus briefing, Gov. Cuomo signs $40 million emergency management authorization for coronavirus response
March 1: Gov. Cuomo issues statement regarding novel coronavirus in New York
Feb. 4: Gov. Cuomo issues update on novel coronavirus
Webinars & Videos:
June 4: The Break: New York’s Phase Two of Reopening
May 26: The Break: Safely Returning to Business
May 19: The Break: The Process of Reopening
May 15: The Break: The Liability of Re-Opening
May 13: The Break: Workers’ Compensation and the Coronavirus
May 1: COVID-19 and the Construction Site
April 27: Register to join a PIA member-exclusive Zoom call to discuss COVID-19 with construction, labor and real estate lawyer Tom Tripodianos, Esq.
April 21: The Break: The New Jersey Grace Period
April 16: The Break: Vacancy Clauses
April 13: The Break: The Connecticut Grace Period
April 7: The Break: Business Interruption
April 7: The Break: New York Moratorium
April 2: The Break: Paycheck Protection Loan
April 1: The Break: Paid Medical and Family Leave
April 1: PIA Northeast Director of Government & Industry Affairs Bradford J. Lachut, Esq., to lead PIA webinar, Coronavirus and Commercial Coverage on Monday, April 13, and Wednesday, May 6, from 10-11 a.m.
March 31: The Break: PIA explains what small businesses need to know about the federal stimulus
March 23: Did you miss the free-to-PIA-members Webinar: Coronavirus: What You Need to Know Right Now? You can access it on-demand now.
