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New York governor says 'worst is over' as virus toll tops 10,000
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declared that the "worst is over" for the state's coronavirus outbreak, even as the death toll surpassed 10,000, with a gradual reopening plan being developed.
Cuomo cited a plateauing of infections and lower hospitalization rates as signs of improvement but cautioned against lifting restrictions too quickly.
New York recorded 671 new deaths in the past 24 hours, the lowest single-day toll since April 5.
Cuomo, along with governors from six neighboring East Coast states, has formed a taskforce to create a coordinated plan for reopening businesses and schools.
President Donald Trump asserted that the decision to end shutdowns rests with him, despite governors having initially implemented lockdowns.
The reopening process will be gradual, based on data and health expert advice, and will include increased testing to monitor infection rates.
Cuomo stressed the need for a "delicate balance" in restarting the economy, warning that rapid reopening could lead to a resurgence of infections.
He urged New York's 19.5 million residents to continue adhering to social distancing guidelines to avoid undoing progress made against the pandemic.
New York State remains the epicenter of the US outbreak, accounting for nearly half of the nation's COVID-19 deaths.
The virus has disproportionately affected Latino and African-American communities in underserved neighborhoods.
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