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Declaration of a Disaster Emergency – COVID-19 (Executive Order No. 202 of Governor of State of New York)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
New York
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
General
Keyword
Public health Hazards Risk assessment/management
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This executive order declares a disaster emergency for the entire State of New York due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Full text
English
Website
www.governor.ny.gov

References - Legislation

Implements

State and Local Natural and Man-Made Disaster Preparedness (Consolidated Laws of New York: Executive Law of New York; Article 2-B)

Legislation | United States of America | 2020

Keyword: Hazards, Governance, Early warning system, Risk assessment/management, Public health, Institution, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX