NY Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Combating COVID-19; flucases rise sharply Coronavirus COVID-19 Vaccine Health

Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on State's Progress Combating COVID-19 Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19. Governor Kathy Hochul

From NY State government press satement:

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New Yorkers can't get complacent in our fight against the triple threat of COVID, RSV, and influenza - we have to take advantage of the resources at our disposal so that we come out of this winter season healthy and happy," Governor Hochul said. "We should all celebrate the holidays while taking preventative measures, getting tested and vaccinated, and talking to a doctor if you feel ill. Let's make sure we keep our guard up against these illnesses and that we continue to protect each other, especially our most vulnerable." 

This week, the New York State Department of Health issued a new report showing a 76 percent week-over-week jump in lab-confirmed flu cases across New York and week-over-week hospitalizations up 67 percent.  Cases of influenza have now been detected in all 62 counties across the state, highlighting the need for New Yorkers to take steps and precautions that will reduce the risk of severe illness for children and adults.   

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