AMERICANew York Coronavirus Cluster Linked to Eight More CasesSavePrintA man in a face mask rides the subway in Manhattan, New York City, after further cases of coronavirus were confirmed in New York on March 5, 2020. Andrew Kelly/ReutersZachary StieberSenior Reporter3/5/2020|Updated: 3/5/2020The cluster of coronavirus cases in New York has produced eight additional patients, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on Thursday.Two new cases were reported in New York City and one on Long Island. In total, the number of cases doubled in the state in just hours to 22.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentZachary StieberSenior ReporterZachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]Author’s Selected ArticlesSecret Service Agent Placed on Leave Over Post About Charlie KirkSep 12, 2025CDC Says Experts Going to Investigate Link Between Vaccines and AutismSep 12, 2025House Appropriators Include Money for mRNA Vaccine Research in Spending BillSep 12, 2025Colleges Fire Employees Over Remarks About Charlie Kirk’s AssassinationSep 12, 2025Related TopicsNew Yorkcoronavirus