New York Suspends Medical, Student Debt Collection After Surge in Coronavirus Cases

New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference in New York City on June 11, 2019. Drew Angerer/Getty Images

New York’s top officials on Tuesday said they were halting the collection of medical and student debt owed to the state because of the recent surge of coronavirus cases in the state.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Attorney General Letitia James said that the suspension will be for at least 30 days, effective immediately.