Governor Andrew Cuomo announced there are now 11 cases of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in NYS.

Governor Cuomo said Wednesday morning, the immediate family of the 50-year-old Westchester man who tested positive for COVID-19 also tested positive. The man's wife, 20-year-old son, his 14-year-old daughter and a neighbor who drove him to the hospital all tested positive for COVID-19.  The Westchester man is currently in stable condition at the hospital.   

Wednesday afternoon, Cuomo held another press conference to announce that a friend who interacted with the Westchester County man also has a confirmed case of coronavirus.  That man's wife, two sons and a daughter tested positive.  A second daughter tested negative.

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State officials met with Westchester County officials. 

Lawrence Hospital, where the 50-year-old Westchester man was first treated, is testing eight employees who may have come in contact with the man at the hospital. 

The Westchester family also attended services at a synagogue, where there was a large number of people in attendance.   That synagogue will be closed until March 8.  The individuals there will self quarentine as well.  If they have any symptoms, they are also expected to contact a health profressional.

On Tuesday, New York State officials announced two families from Buffalo were being tested for coronavirus following a recent trip to Italy.  Governor Cuomo said Wednesday morning that their test results have come back negative.

This brings the total of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases to six in NYS.

The Governor also announced SUNY and CUNY students studying abroad from China, Japan, Italy, Iran and South Korea will be called back to the United States. The students will come back on a charted plane to Stewart Airport in Orange County, NY and be quarantined for 14 days in dormitory settings.

Gov. Cuomo afternoon update:

Gov. Cuomo morning update:

 The Erie County Executive and Erie County Department of Health Commissioner will be holding a press conference to discuss coronavirus (COVID-19) testing and answer questions.

The press conference is scheduled for noon. 2 On Your Side will live stream the press conference on WGRZ.com.

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