Latest Wantagh-Seaford Coronavirus Updates

WANTAGH-SEAFORD, NY—The new coronavirus outbreak in New York and across the nation is having vast impacts in Wantagh and Seaford, including the closure of schools and many businesses.

The number of cases of the illness caused by the virus, known as COVID-19, continue to rise everywhere. As of Monday, 66,497 have tested positive for the virus in New York. In Nassau County, there are 7,344 positive cases, according to New York State Public Health Department.

Executive Laura Curran announced Monday that the death toll in Nassau County has now jumped to 48. The ages of the latest patients to succumb to the virus range from 42 to 87-years-old. In Wantagh, there are currently 40 positive cases of the virus, according to this Nassau County map. In Seaford, there are 33 positive cases.

To minimize the spread of the virus, Curran is asking funeral homes and cemeteries to refrain from holding large wakes and funerals at this time.

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"I know this is hard but we are diligently working with funeral directors for guidance on how to handle services during COVID-19 so we can safely grieve our loved ones," she said Monday.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has also extended his order to for all nonessential workers to stay home for another two weeks, stretching the state's shutdown to April 15 amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Wantagh-Seaford Businesses

All non-essential businesses in Wantagh and Seaford must remain closed until further notice, per the governor's executive order. Nassau County is urging businesses to take ten minutes to respond to its economic impact survey at www.hofstra.edu/economicimpact. Feedback will help the county's Coronavirus Economic Advisory Council assess the financial impact of COVID-19 on the local economy and help secure support from state and federal partners.

Wantagh-Seaford Schools

Schools in Wantagh and Seaford remain closed until at least April 15, per Gov. Andrew Cuomo's order. The Wangagh School District will have breakfast and lunch available for pick up for any student, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Monday through Friday, at the Wantagh Elementary School cafeteria, located by the south parking lot right off of Bunker Avenue. This food service will be available while the schools are closed.

The Seaford School District is utilizing the SCOPE program to provide child care services to medical personnel and first responders who reside in the Seaford School District. If you need assistance or more information, you can contact SCOPE at 631-360-0800 ext. 100 or 123.

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