NY Governor Orders 75 Percent of Non-Essential Workers to Stay Home The order is a 25 percent increase from the day before.
It follows an overnight surge in cases.
1,769 new cases in NY were reported on Thursday.
Andrew Cuomo, NY Gov., via CNBC Essential services not affected by the order include healthcare, shipping, pharmacies and grocery stores.
Cuomo also announced the suspension of mortgage payments and evictions for 90 days.
Andrew Cuomo, NY Gov., via CNBC Cuomo stated he's been forced to address rumors that "we’re going to imprison people in their homes.” Andrew Cuomo, NY Gov., via CNBC