He released updated numbers and information during a Thursday afternoon news conference. 

Latimer said that Westchester County parks are open, including golf courses, nature centers and open plaza areas.  Latimer asked community members to voluntarily practice social distancing when at county parks.

 

The county executive said he has submitted legislation to extend county tax deadlines for those financially impacted by COVID-19.

Latimer said that two-thirds of the number of positive cases in Westchester could not be categorized into a specific community because numbers are still evolving.

Based on 11,567 positive cases in Westchester, 7,200 of them are presently uncategorized, according to the county executive. 

He said 4,500 of the cases can be tracked through municipalities.

Cases:

Yonkers: 939

New Rochelle: 527

Mt Vernon: 428

Greenburgh: 417

White Plains: 266

Ossining: 220

Port Chester:  190

Cortland: 182

Yorktown: 136

Peekskill: 109

Latimer said 344 residents are hospitalized currently with COVID-19 issues.  He said that number represents 3% of hospitalizations.

A total of 67 residents have died in Westchester.