Nassau County Executive Lauran Curran updated the number of coronavirus cases in the county to at least 17 this morning.

She also said the county has 40 residents in mandatory quarantine and 72 in precautionary quarantine. She said she expects these number to rise as more tests come back from the lab. 

 

Curran said the Nassau County Department of Health is on full alert and doing its best to contain the virus. She added that Nassau County’s Office of Emergency Management has begun a “soft activation” to coordinate county resources if necessary.

GET INFORMATION: Coronavirus details from the CDC

During the morning briefing, she also addressed houses of worship changes to keep members of the community safe and healthy.

GET THE FACTS: What you need to know about coronavirus

Curran said she will be postponing her State of the County address in light of the coronavirus outbreak.

MORE:
Hofstra University cancels classes after student reports flu-like symptoms 
Nassau: Officers being outfitted with protective gear for potential coronavirus cases 
Curran: State of emergency will help county deal with coronavirus 
NYC mayor: Man hospitalized with coronavirus is Uber driver on Long Island