New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo said that today, Thursday, is day 96 of the Covid-19 crisis and the state is seeing a continued decline in numbers. 

Cuomo says there were 52 lives lost related to Covid-19 on Wednesday. At least 49 deaths were reported Tuesday, down from 58 deaths on Monday. 

In response to the demonstrations that have taken place in the state following George Floyd’s death, Cuomo says protesters could compound the issue, and the state is going to open testing to anyone who was at a protest. 

Cuomo said on Thursday that people in New York City protesting the death of George Floyd should assume they have been exposed to the coronavirus. “If you were at a protest I would assume you’re exposed,” Cuomo said. 

The New York Governor also urges protesters to be responsible, get a test and allow the police to do their job when protesting.