N.Y. 779 people died in one day: Cuomo

Gov. Cuomo said New York is seeing progress in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic as the curve of hospitalizations “is flattening” despite the state suffered its worst single-day jump in deaths yet.

The governor balanced the good news with the bad Wednesday as he said the state’s stay-at-home and social distancing measures are working to stop the spread of the deadly COVID-19 disease.

“It’s not a time to get complacent,” Cuomo said, noting a three-day decrease in hospitalizations statewide. “We have to remain disciplined going forward.”

But, he cautioned, “we’re not out of the woods yet.”

Striking a somber tone, the governor said that despite signs the state is moving in the right direction a shocking 779 people died overnight.

“I understand the facts and logic of it, but it is still an incredibly difficult number to face,” Cuomo said. “Every number is a face.”

The governor, calling the virus a “predator” preying on the vulnerable, ordered all flags in the state to be flown at half-mast in honor of the victims.