More than 3,700 North Shore residents had tested positive for the novel coronavirus as of Monday evening, according to figures provided by the Nassau County Department of Health.
The statistics, broken down by community on the county’s interactive map, were the most up-to-date figures available as of Wednesday morning.
Last week, the confirmed number of coronavirus cases throughout North Shore communities was 3,566. That number increased by 188 over the week, for a total of 3,754 confirmed cases.
Municipalities that stretch into more than one North Shore area such as Flower Hill, Herricks, Albertson, Garden City Park, Searingtown and North Hills were counted separately and accounted for 556 cases.
According to the map, the New Hyde Park area has a total of 1,468 confirmed cases of the virus. North New Hyde Park, just south of Manhasset Hills and Lake Success is the area with the most confirmed cases at 390. That was an increase of 10 over the past week.
The areas surrounding New Hyde Park were again hit even harder by the virus, such as Elmont’s 1,135 cases and Franklin Square’s 692 cases.
A total of 703 residents throughout the Great Neck peninsula had tested positive for the virus, an increase of 38 from last week.
The centralized villages, such as the Village of Great Neck and Great Neck Plaza, account for 358 of the area’s confirmed cases. Kings Point ranks third in the area’s confirmed cases with 90.
Mineola and Garden City combined for a total of 522 confirmed cases, right around half of the area’s total of 639 cases. The surrounding areas include Westbury with 443 cases, Uniondale with 1,013 cases, and Hempstead with 1,917, the most cases in one village throughout the county.
Port Washington has just 341 of the North Shore’s 3,700 cases. Of that total, 196 are from town-governed areas and 81 in Manorhaven.
Manhasset, with 214 confirmed cases, has closer proximity to areas with more positive cases. Roslyn, with 322 confirmed cases, has two villages with more than 100 (Village of Roslyn: 118, Roslyn Heights: 116).
The town-governed parts of Manhasset, with 108 confirmed cases, along with North Hills, Flower Hill and Herricks, made up a majority of the area’s cases. The villages of Munsey Park, Plandome, Plandome Manor and Plandome Heights accounted for 51.
As of Tuesday night, according to figures provided by the county Department of Health, a total of 37,152 county residents had tested positive for the coronavirus. A total of 1,818 people had died. Total hospitalizations, 1,014, and patients on ventilators, 257, both have gradually decreased over the past two weeks, according to the figures.
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said the total number of hospitalizations continued to decline for the 19th consecutive day to 1,029 on Wednesday. Curran said that number represents a 58 percent decrease from one month ago.
Though the county will remain in New York Pause until May 15, Curran discussed the possibilities of reopening the economy for downstate areas such as Nassau County and New York City.
“I believe that downstate regional approach to reopening will be different from [New York City],” Curran said. “I am encouraging all business owners, education leaders, to start thinking about what reopening looks like.”
TOWN ANNOUNCES REOPENING OF PARKS
Officials from the Town of North Hempstead announced on Monday that all parks will reopen for passive use beginning Monday, May 11. According to a news release from the town, the Championship Golf Course at Harbor Links will also reopen on Monday, but on a limited basis.
“With the weather getting warmer, opening up our parks for passive use offers additional opportunities to get some fresh air and exercise,” Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said. “We have been encouraged by the amount of progress made here in New York State in diminishing the spread of coronavirus.”
Bosworth stressed the importance of residents not becoming complacent in practicing social distancing and other protective measures.
“While this modified reopening represents a message of hope, the health and well-being of everyone will always be our top priority,” Bosworth said. “As such, all park visitors must wear protective masks when in situations where they are unable to practice social distancing.”
After canceling virtually all of the town’s spring events, Bosworth said, she met with all other town supervisors throughout Long Island and formed the Nassau/Suffolk Joint Summer Operations Task Force.
The task force will devise a strategic reopening of recreational facilities throughout each Long Island town to prevent any potential surge in crowding due to a lack of coordination. Bosworth said she reached out to Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin and Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino to coordinate efforts.
In ongoing efforts to continue safe interaction within the town, Bosworth and the Town Board announced the launch date of new television programming for North Hempstead residents.
The programs, which will begin to air on May 18, according to officials, will include targeted programming for children and seniors. Highlights of the program include skill classes for basketball and football, dance parties, a reptile show and National Circus project workshops.
“We have adapted our recreational offerings during these unprecedented times to present fun and interactive programs for kids to enjoy in the comfort of their own homes,” Bosworth said. “We wanted to be able to offer programs that the Town normally hosts, but in a virtual setting so everyone can still participate.”
All programs are broadcast on the town’s North Hempstead TV station. Residents are able to watch all the programs on channel 18 or 63 on Cablevision and channel 46 on Verizon FIOS.
