JANUARY - MARCH
Jan . 21 , 2020 : The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) confirms the first case of COVID-19 in the United States , in the state of Washington . March 1 , 2020 : Governor Cuomo confirms the first case of COVID-19 in New York State . March 2 , 2020 : The Legislature approves a $ 40 million appropriation to help the State combat the spread of COVID-19 while expanding Governor Cuomo ’ s emergency management authority . March 2 , 2020 : LeadingAge New York launches a dedicated Coronavirus Resources webpage . March 7 , 2020 : Governor Cuomo signs Executive Order ( EO ) 202 declaring the COVID-19 outbreak a state disaster emergency . March 8 , 2020 : The Department of Health ( DOH ) directs all nursing homes and adult care facilities ( ACFs ) in the New Rochelle area to immediately suspend visitation . March 9 , 2020 : Dawn Carter , LeadingAge New York ProCare Consultant , presents a webinar on what health care providers need to know about COVID-19 , as well as how they can prepare and protect their residents and staff . March 9 , 2020 : DOH activates the first daily Health Emergency Response Data System ( HERDS ) survey for nursing homes and ACFs . March 13 , 2020 : President Trump declares a national emergency over the COVID-19 outbreak .
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