What does social distancing look like? Times Union reporters joined others in the community to show what they’ve been doing during this time. (TU)

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In an effort to contain the coronavirus, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has ordered all employees of “non-essential” businesses to stay home. The edict went into effect yesterday. What does it mean to be essential? Here’s a list you can explore. (TU)

New York is dealing with the most confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the country. Trump approved the state’s major disaster declaration last week which will allow New York to access more funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (TU)

Federal officials are sending a stockpile of health supplies, respirator masks, and will deploy the federal National Guard to New York to help the state set up four makeshift medical facilities in downstate New York. (TU)

Cuomo called on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to “immediately proceed” to erect mobile hospitals at two Long Island state universities. (TU)

While the number of confirmed cases continue to grow in New York, the rate of infection in Westchester County, a hotspot for the disease, is now slowing. (TU)

The surge in coronavirus cases has some resisting the recommended cuts and changes to the state’s Medicaid program. (TU)

The pandemic could — and likely will — limit access to the polls come April 28, so the state is trying to expand access to absentee ballots. If the situation is slow to improve, the state could postpone the presidential primary altogether. (TU/WSJ)

Churchill: As New Yorkers, we’re all well aware of Cuomo’s faults. But the governor has gained national attention for the way he’s responded to the pandemic. (TU)

Even with the increase in coverage and popularity, Cuomo is still facing criticism, particularly from those claiming he hasn’t done enough to protect tenants during this time. State Sen. Mike Gianaris is calling for a 90-day suspension of rent. (C&S/DN)

During his daily brief on Sunday, the governor ordered New York City to come up with a plan to address the lack of social distancing within 24 hours. Regardless, many New Yorkers have followed the directives — and the site is quite eerie. (Politico/NYT)

Without much to do indoors, some New Yorkers have resorted to visiting state parks, which has created other issues for officials. (TU)

Times Union reporter Larry Rulison, who is immune-compromised, is one of many in the region facing extra precautions. (TU)

Classroom instruction has been cancelled across the state — and that includes detained juveniles. (TU)

A nurse who spoke out about the shortage of personal protective equipment was handed a personal warning. (TU)

The Capital Region is nearly out of test kits and Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy said he’s “begging” the federal government to provide more. (TU)

New York state’s income tax filing deadline is being moved to July 15 to comply with the federal government’s decision to push back the traditional filing date. (TU)

Some motor vehicle offices continue to conduct driver’s exams despite Cuomo’s latest order to have all non-essential employees work from home. (TU)

CapCon’s A.M. Roundup is compiled by Ben Mehic, Ben.Mehic@timesunion.com

Have a state-related news tip for the Times Union’s Capitol Bureau? Please contact Brendan J. Lyons, State Editor, at 518-454-5547 or Blyons@timesunion.com.

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