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New York on Friday reported more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases for the first since June. 

Why it matters: The New York City metropolitan area was seen as the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the spring. But strict social distancing and mask mandates helped quell the virus' spread, allowing the state to gradually reopen. 

By the numbers: The 1,005 positive cases came from 99,953 tests reported on Friday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) tweeted. 

Cuomo noted that state hospitalizations are at 527 and Friday saw four coronavirus deaths. 

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New York daily coronavirus cases top 1,000 for first time since June

The 1,005 positive cases came from 99,953 tests reported on Friday.

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New York on Friday reported more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases for the first since June. Why it matters: The New York City metropolitan area was seen as the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the spring. But strict social distancing and mask mandates helped quell the virus&#x27; spread, allowing the state to gradually reopen.

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