Latest coronavirus updates in New York: Wednesday, September 16, 2020

NEW YORK — Below you will find the most up-to-date information on coronavirus news impacting New York. You can find additional resources and coverage on our coronavirus page.

Happening today:

• NYC schools start the first of three all-remote instructional days on Wednesday. Read more here.
• Many NYC teachers believe schools still aren’t ready to reopen Monday for in-person learning. Read more here.

The latest official numbers:
As of Tuesday afternoon, there were 445,714 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus and 25,405 deaths in New York, according to the Department of Health.

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The New York state coronavirus hotline is 1-888-364-3065; information is also being posted here