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LAST UPDATED: APRIL 18, 2020 AT 2:52PM
What You Need to Know
Schools and nonessential businesses will stay closed through May 15th.

Governor Cuomo issued executive orders 202.17 and 202.18 requiring all people in New York to wear masks or face coverings in public, including when taking public or private transportation or riding in for-hire vehicles.

Governor Cuomo issued an executive order directing all NYS public and private labs to coordinate with DOH to prioritize diagnostic testing.

Governor Cuomo is calling for federal coordination of the supply chain to bring testing to scale so states can begin reopening functions.

An awareness campaign encourages low-income New Yorkers to claim their Economic Impact Payments under the CARES Act.

An executive order directs employers to provide essential workers with masks free of charge to wear when interacting with the public.

A blueprint to un-PAUSE New York will be implemented in coordination with other regional states to get people back to work and ease social isolation without triggering renewed spread of the virus.

Habanero filling in for Down Home Country this week. Broadcasting from Hacienda Habanero!

SUFFOLK COUNTY: In Suffolk County, a medical safety equipment drive is ongoing, officials said. The county is collecting gloves, N95 masks, gowns, ear loop masks and other medical supplies. Donations can be dropped between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on weekdays at the Suffolk County Fire Academy, located at 102 East Ave. in Yaphank. For large donations of supplies, email FRESfinance@suffolkcountyny.gov.

LONG ISLAND: The New York Blood Center said it is in urgent need of donors, since coronavirus concerns have resulted in "critically low blood and platelet appointments" across Long Island. The NYBC has six centers in Nassau and Suffolk and said safety protocols are in place as they urge healthy individuals, not exposed to the virus, to donate. The NYBC said if you are unsure if you can donate, you can ask their experts at 800-688-0900.

Debbie's special guest for today is Denise Outlaw, a valued listener who accepted the offer of programming the hour during WUSB's Spring Radiothon. Denise is a collector of Christmas music and brought many wonderful "Down Home Country" selections to share with audience. What a treat! Thank you Denise.

Bob Longman, fill

Bob Longman, fill