New York lockdown extended until 15 May
Governor Andrew Cuomo said that experts would determine when the state could re-open
People walk through a nearly empty Times Square, during the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in New York City, US, March 19, 2020/ Reuters
New York's lockdown measures will be extended until 15 May, the governor has said.
Governor Andrew Cuomo said that experts would determine when the state could re-open, reports the BBC.
He said the decision would not be "political" or "emotional".
"Data and science. We're talking about human lives here," he said.
