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 ArticlesMinneapolis to Offer Remote School For Next 5 Weeks After ICE Shooting: OfficialJan 09, 2026Judge Blocks Health Department From Rejecting Head Start Grants With DEI TermsJan 09, 2026Crest Toothpaste Packaging Changed to Address Fluoride ConcernsJan 09, 2026Congressional Budget Office Projects Lower Than Expected US Population GrowthJan 09, 2026Related TopicsNew Yorkcoronavirus