nursing homes

Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo has so far refused to divulge the figure, leading to speculation New York is manipulating the figures to make it appear it is doing better than other states.

Two more deaths reported and 17 new positive cases. And, a big chunk of those new positive cases aren't from within nursing homes.

New York is now allowing nursing homes in some parts of the state to test staffers for COVID-19 only once a week, down from a twice-a-week mandate that began last month.