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NYC Coming ‘Dangerously Close’ to a Second Wave, De Blasio Says

  • New daily cases and positive test rate is highest in months
  • Mayor warns of ‘one last chance’ to avoid more restrictions
NYC Faces Danger of Coronavirus Second Wave, Mayor Says
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New York City is coming “dangerously close” to a second wave of the novel coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.

The city’s positive test rate is above 2% and increasing, and cases are rising as well. “We need to do everything in our power” to control the virus, the mayor said on Monday at a press briefing.