New York broke a COVID-19 testing record on Friday by conducting 82,737 tests, the highest number ever conducted in a single day in the state, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Saturday.

“Today is five months since we had our first case, and yesterday we hit a record number of tests — 82,737 — the most tests ever conducted in a single day in this state,” the Democrat said in a written statement, noting 0.91% of the results were positive.

State data released Saturday also show there were 581 total hospitalizations on Friday and four deaths, for a total of 25,164 .

Cuomo urged residents to remain vigilant, practice social distancing, wear masks and not attend crowded parties,.

“Since (March), we have brought the infection rate way down through our collective action. Our future STILL depends on what we do today and everyday,” he tweeted.

In other coronavirus news in New York:

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NEW YORK CITY RESTAURANTS

Foodies will have more options for outside dining in York City this weekend.

Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced 15 more locations are being added to the city’s Open Street and Open Restaurant program, which allows expanded restaurant seating options on car-free streets on weekends.

This marks the third group of participating restaurants. The expanded seating option will be allowed from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday nights, and from noon to 11 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

“New Yorkers deserve more public space in our ongoing fight against COVID-19, and we’re proud to offer more places to get a safe outdoor meal on the weekends,” de Blasio said in a written statement. “With two extra months of outdoor dining now approved, restaurants will have more chances than ever to get back on their feet.”

City officials also announced that new seating will open this weekend in four outer-borough pedestrian plazas.

(AP)