Bellone honors veterans amid 'Memorial Day unlike one we've ever seen'
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone gave a COVID-19 update on Memorial Day, where he spoke about the importance of the day, and updated the county's figures.
News 12 Staff
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May 25, 2020, 5:40 PM
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Updated 1,657 days ago
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Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone gave a COVID-19 update on Memorial Day, where he spoke about the importance of the day, and updated the county's figures.
Briefing Notes:
- Bellone: 'This is a Memorial Day unlike on we've ever seen.' - Bellone says Memorial Day should be a chance to show unity, 'American spirit,' especially during the pandemic. - Bellone honors WWII vets, including some in his own family. - Bellone says he's gotten the sense that people have been compliant with social distance rules at beaches, other newly opened places. - Bellone says he is planning to have conversation with Cuomo about finalizing property tax relief. - In terms of if businesses will begin to reopen Wednesday if metrics are hit Wednesday - he says 'He expects Wednesday.' NUMBERS: - 126 additional positive cases -- total of 39,090. - Hospitalizations continue to decrease - 343 total - decrease by 31. - ICU bed decrease to 111 - decrease by 8. - 'One of the lowest we've seen' - Death toll increases by 6 to 1,840. - 64% hospital capacity. - 38 COVID-19 hospital discharges.