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COVID-19: NYC Raises Alert Level To High Amid Surge In Cases COVID-19: NYC Raises Alert Level To High Amid Surge In Cases
Covid-19: NYC Raises Alert Level To High Amid Surge In Cases New York City has raised its COVID-19 alert level to “high” on Tuesday, May 16 amid the latest wave of new infections and hospitalizations. The New York City Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan issued a new alert for all five boroughs after settling in at “medium” for more than two weeks. According to the Health Commissioner, all New Yorkers are being advised to mask up in any public indoor setting, and it is being recommended that those older than 65 or who are at risk of a severe illness from COVID-19 should wear facial coverings in crowded outdoor settings and should avoid gatherings. "Th…

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NY Sees New Increase In Flu Cases: Here Are Counties Most Affected NY Sees New Increase In Flu Cases: Here Are Counties Most Affected
NY Sees New Increase In Flu Cases: Here Are Counties Most Affected With all eyes concentrating on the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, flu season has quietly snuck up on New Yorkers, where flu is being categorized as "widespread."  In the latest update from the Department of Health, New York recorded 1,133 cases of influenza out of more than 46,000 tests that were conducted, marking the “second week that widespread activity has been reported following one week of regional activity.” According to health officials, 47 counties reported cases of influenza, with just one having none. The hardest-hit areas, with more than 10 cases per 100,000 population, are in o…

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COVID-19: Long Island Cited As Area Of Concern As Hospitalizations, Infections Rise, Cuomo Says COVID-19: Long Island Cited As Area Of Concern As Hospitalizations, Infections Rise, Cuomo Says
Covid-19: Long Island Cited As Area Of Concern As Hospitalizations, Infections Rise, Cuomo Says Long Island has been cited as an area of concern as the COVID-19 hospitalization and infection rates in the region continue to be among the highest in New York. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo identified Long Island, the Bronx, and the Finger Lakes region as areas to keep an eye on as the state continues monitoring the rapid spread to ensure the hospitals aren’t overwhelmed. Currently, there are nearly 1,600 COVID-19 patients being treated for the virus in Long Island hospitals, which represents 0.06 percent of the population, the highest percentage in the state. Long Island’s 6.92 percent infe…

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COVID-19: Numbers Are 'Shocking,' Bellone Says, As Suffolk Infection Rate Tops 12 Percent COVID-19: Numbers Are 'Shocking,' Bellone Says, As Suffolk Infection Rate Tops 12 Percent
Covid-19: Numbers Are 'Shocking,' Bellone Says, As Suffolk Infection Rate Tops 12 Percent The “holiday surge” in COVID-19 infections has hit “shocking” levels that have Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone worried about what could happen in the wake of New Year’s celebrations. In the latest numbers released by the county, Bellone said that the infection rate has jumped to 12.8 percent on Wednesday, Dec. 30 after Long Island saw numbers hovering at or close to 1 percent throughout the summer when the state “flattened the cure.” Related story - COVID-19: Hospitalizations Have Tripled In Nassau County Since Thanksgiving Day, Curran Says Bellone noted that approximately one…

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COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of Hospital Beds Available On Long Island COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of Hospital Beds Available On Long Island
Covid-19: Here's Percentage Of Hospital Beds Available On Long Island New York is seeing a surge in new COVID-19 cases, leading to more patients being admitted to hospitals, the ICU, and ultimately being intubated for treatment of the virus, prompting concern for some officials. Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his administration have been closely monitoring the recent rise in cases as they look to ensure that New York’s hospital system doesn’t get overwhelmed by an influx of patients. Related story - COVID-19: NY Implements 'Surge & Flex' Hospital Protocol “As we continue to see the number of COVID cases rise in New York and across the nation, it's critical that w…

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COVID-19: New Spike In Cases Linked To Small Household Gatherings, CDC Director Says COVID-19: New Spike In Cases Linked To Small Household Gatherings, CDC Director Says
Covid-19: New Spike In Cases Linked To Small Household Gatherings, CDC Director Says Small gatherings have been attributed to a recent rise in COVID-19 cases as hospitalizations for the virus continue to spike across the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that recent small gatherings have become a growing source of COVID-19 spread, as some have grown restless and anxious following months of relative quarantine and social distance from friends and family. There has been an average of approximately 52,000 new COVID-19 cases reported daily over the past seven days according to officials, with more than half the states in the country showing a po…

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