New York coronavirus update: Almost 75 percent of young COVID-19 deaths in NYC had some underlying illness

New York has become the epicenter of the novel coronavirus pandemic in the United States, with 52,318 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 728 deaths.

Meanwhile, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a rent freeze Friday in attempt to alleviate some of the financial burdens New Yorkers across the city are facing. The rent freeze would allow qualifying residents to continue to pay their current rent amounts next year.

"The City will work with the State to suspend the Rent Guidelines Board process for the coming year, which will maintain all regulated rents at their current level for 2.3 million tenants in nearly 1 million stabilized units across the City," the city'sThe mayor also issued a warning to religious facilities that continue to allow parishioners to congregate for worship services.

"After an initial warning, NYPD will be enforcing the suspension of religious services this weekend and will impose fines and other penalties, including building closure, on those who are not adhering to the guidance," the website states. Governor Andrew Cuomo said Satuday during his coronavirus press briefing that the state is expecting the apex, or the largest influx of patients, during the novel coronavirus pandemic to occur in 14 to 21 days. State officials have received federal approval to construct four new potential hospital at sites at designated sites around the New York City to be constructed by the U.S.

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