FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 6, 2020

Statement from Rockland County Executive Ed Day

Earlier today I spoke directly with Governor Cuomo about the increase in COVID-19 case numbers within Rockland County. We discussed possible strategies that would slow and stop the spread of this deadly disease and the hurdles we face in local enforcement of his Executive Orders. I greatly appreciate his willingness to work together and appreciate today’s conversation and all the conversations we have had with his staff and municipal, community and religious leaders the past few months. It is only by working together that we will bring this outbreak to a halt once again.

I applaud the announcement of the Cluster Action Initiative by the Governor this afternoon; he clearly heard the concerns expressed by myself and other County Executives during our daily Control Room calls. We in Rockland County government stand ready to support these actions as we are able. The restrictions he announced are measured and clearly focused on the areas where this disease is spreading. These areas will be minimal in size but logical in scope. I have already reached out to local municipalities, police departments and the Sheriff’s Office to ask for their support of these efforts.

Additionally, I want to remind residents that government can only do so much, we cannot be everywhere, nor should we be. Each of us bears personal responsibility for our actions and a civic duty to do what is right, not only for ourselves but for our entire community. Please maintain social distance, wear a mask, wash your hands, and stay home if you are sick. If we all take these preventative actions, we will get through this.

For those seeking video, the County Executive will address this issue at 4:15 PM via Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/rocklandgov/

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