Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone gave a Friday COVID-19 update, including a plan for the Long Island Ducks returning to play this summer.

- Bellone says the Long Island Ducks coming back would be 'a real shot in the arm.' Says the Ducks have come up with a safety plan that they are prepared to submit to the state.
- Games would happen in phase 4 of reopening with 25% capacity. That means about a total capacity of 1,500.
- 'We're very hopeful that this is something that could happen. We need other things to be talking about, and the Ducks being back playing baseball would be a great thing.'
- Fans would not have to wear masks while in their seats because they will be socially distancing.
- Bellone talks about in-person graduations. Cuomo has only allowed drive-thru events, but Bellone is hopeful they will reconsider later in the summer.
- Developing a plan with Suffolk Superintendents Association for what live graduation ceremonies will look like, should they happen. This will also be submitted to the state.
- Bellone talks about small business resources, including small business supply request form on Dept. of Labor website.
NUMBERS
- 86 new COVID-19 cases to a total of 40,239.
- 15,080 people in total who tested positive for antibodies.
- Hospitalizations down to 213, a 24-hour decrease of 12.
- 54 people on ICU beds, decrease of 2.
- 2 new deaths (up for 1 yesterday) - 1,918 total death toll.

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