[Latest coverage of the coronavirus outbreak in the New York area.]

The governor wants to ramp up testing capacity.

Governor Cuomo has said the state should be testing 1,000 people for the coronavirus a day, but since late February, fewer than 2,000 in total have been tested.

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The governor acknowledged that disparity yesterday at a news conference and said that he had asked 28 private labs to begin testing for the virus. Still, the labs must receive federal approval to move forward.

“We can’t just wait anymore,” Mr. Cuomo said. “It’s compounding the problem.”

CUNY and SUNY canceled most in-person classes.

Following the lead of private colleges across the state, schools in the City University of New York and State University of New York systems will hold most classes online beginning on March 19.

The campuses will remain open, and certain classes, such as labs, may still be taught in person. Students who live on campus and have no other place to go will have access to housing.