Prognosis
NYC Covid Rates Are ‘Plateauing,’ N.Y. Governor Hochul Says
- Virus cases in upstate New York tracking 2 weeks behind city
- Health department ceases contact tracing calls, boosts testing
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The omicron-fueled Covid surge in New York appears to be “cresting over that peak” as the rate of increase slows, New York Governor Kathy Hochul said on Tuesday.
She said the percentage of New Yorkers that tested positive has dropped to 18.6%, from more than 22% in recent days.