(CNN) After 78 days of coronavirus stay-at-home orders and a death toll larger than all but six countries, New York City begins to reopen Monday. More than 21,000 of those deaths, or about two-thirds, were in New York City. Now, after months of stay-at-home orders, near-universal mask wearing and widespread testing availability, New York City will take its first step toward some semblance of normalcy. At its peak in early April, more than 500 people died daily in New York City from the virus. Projections of the words "New York Tough" will also appear across the state, Cuomo said.

Source: CNN June 08, 2020 08:03 UTC