New York state is recording its highest death toll yet from the coronavirus, with 779 people passing away from the disease yesterday.
Governor Cuomo said the news was "terrible" and added the number of deaths will continue to rise as those who are hospitalized pass away.
The governor said it appears New York Pause and social distancing is working to flatten the curve. He also directed all flags in the state flown at half-staff in honor of the COVID-19 victims, as the death toll in the state hit just over 6,200.