New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said ramped up testing capabilities would be key to reopening the state’s economy before the coronavirus vaccine is widely available.
In a follow-up address to Monday’s State of the State speech outlining his plans to revitalize New York’s economy, Cuomo said rapid testing opens many possibilities to help the state reopen its businesses. "It can be completed in as little as 15 minutes," Cuomo said on Tuesday.
The state is planning to work with the local real estate community to open hundreds of additional "pop-up" rapid testing sites for people to get tested hours before they eat at a restaurant, visit an arts center or engage in a social activity.