Plainview Coronavirus Updates: May 4

PLAINVIEW, NY — The spread of coronavirus in the Plainview area has is nearing 700 cases, according to figures published by Nassau County on Sunday. In New York state, Nassau County's 36,780 confirmed coronavirus cases is second only to the outbreak in New York City. A recent study of 15,000 New York state residents showed 11.4 percent of Long Islanders tested positive for antibodies indicating they'd been infected by COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus.

On Sunday, Nassau County reported its coronavirus-related deaths had reached 2,194.

Here's a breakdown of the Plainview area's confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Sunday:

• Plainview: 375
• Old Bethpage: 88
• Bethpage: 225

TESTING INFO

Those interested in being tested for COVID-19 can use the county health department's online screening tool to share symptom and preregister for testing. A hotline is also available for questions at 1-888-364-3065, as well as an email form.

Drive-thru test sites have been established across Long Island. These facilities reduce density and the potential for spread by keeping sick and at-risk people out of health care facilities where they could infect others.

The drive-thru sites are prioritizing people showing symptoms and who are among the highest risk population and those who have been in close contact with someone with the disease, as well as health care workers, nursing home workers and first responders.

Testing is by appointment only. Test results are sent to people by phone or text, and can be found using an online portal.

SCHOOLS

Along with all nonessential businesses, all state school buildings will be closed until at least May 15. On Friday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that New York public schools will stay closed for the rest of the spring semester.

Plainview Public Schools are using a remote learning plan and most teachers are using Google Classroom to share instructional material, assignments, and communications.

BUSINESSES

• Plainview Business Guide: What's Open Or Closed In Town

Plainview business-owners who have not yet updated their status can find a simple form here.
DONATIONS

• LI Cares
• Island Harvest

CANCELLATIONS/CLOSURES

Town of Oyster Bay marinas and boat ramps are open. The Town’s golf course and driving range in Woodbury reopened April 24 without the use of golf carts.

Beaches are scheduled to open May 23, though Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino noted in an update, "we await further guidance from New York State and health professionals." On Monday, Saladino announced that seasonal beach parking stickers for Town of Oyster Bay beaches will go on sale on Saturday, May 16. Beach access is restricted to residents.

The May 2 STOP & E-Waste collection event has been cancelled. The next collection is scheduled for June 6th. The May 16 Homeowner Cleanup Program and Paper Shredding Program is unchanged.

The Town of Oyster Bay’s Highway Operations will begin street sweeping on Monday, and continue Monday through Thursday, from 7am to 1pm.

Town of Oyster Bay parks remain open for walks, jogging and bicycling, but residents must stay at least 6 feet away from each other.

Playgrounds, athletic fields and courts are closed, including Bethpage Community Park, Borella Field, Field of Dreams, John Walker Memorial Park, Kevin T. Kolm Memorial Park, Plainedge Park and Robbins Lane Park.

While many in-person services at the Town are temporarily suspended, a live-chat function can help residents with information related to programs, permits and licenses, tax payments and other resources.

The Town Clerks Office temporarily suspended in-person services. Residents looking to conduct business with the Town Clerk's Office, including parking permits, marriage licenses and death certificates, are encouraged to email rlamarca@oysterbay-ny.gov. Commuter parking permits that originally expired March 31st will be honored through April 30.

The Massapequa Career Center is offering free online resume review services for those individuals looking to re-enter the workforce after the public health threat.

The Diocese of Rockville Centre announced that all funerals, weddings and other services at Catholic churches across Long Island are canceled. In March, the Diocese said all masses for a month — including all Holy Week and Easter services — would be canceled due to the coronavirus.

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