to see links to Parts 1-17 in chronological order click on “A statement from Cuomo said the president approved his request Thursday evening. “As we all know the growing coronavirus cases are threatening the capacity of our hospital system,” Cuomo said. “The state-owned Javits Center has been turned into a 2,500-bed emergency medical facility being … Continue reading PART 17. April 2, 2020. CORONAVIRUS. Florida allows churches to continue holding services. Gun stores deemed “essential.” “New York’s private and public hospitals unite to manage patient load and share resources.