New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered all nonessential businesses to close and said residents should stay home as the state further clamps down on human activity to stem the spread of the new coronavirus.

The new restrictions go into effect on Sunday evening, Mr. Cuomo said at a news conference Friday. “This is the most drastic action we can take,” Mr. Cuomo said. “This is not life as usual. Accept it, realize it and deal with it.”

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