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New York state has suspended medical and student loan debt collection for at least 30 days amid the coronavirus financial fallout, officials announced Tuesday.

New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office will suspend collecting money owed to the state in a 165,000 lawsuits and settlement cases where people owe funds to state hospitals, veterinary facilities or SUNY schools, her office announced in a joint statement with Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

“In this time of crisis, my office will not add undue stress or saddle New Yorkers with unnecessary financial burden,” James said in a statement.

“As the financial impact of this emerging crisis grows, we are doing everything we can to support the thousands of New Yorkers who are suffering as a result of the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic,” Cuomo added.

The AG’s office said they will reassess on April 16 to see if the suspension should be extended further.

Businesses including restaurants, bars, casinos, gyms and movie theaters have been temporarily shut down in the tri-state area along with schools, libraries and museums in an attempt to slow down the spread of the virus.

Earlier Tuesday, Cuomo announced that cases statewide spiked to 1,374 from 432.