Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on State's Progress Combating Covid-19

Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.

"With respiratory illnesses circulating in our state this Thanksgiving holiday, I urge New Yorkers to remain vigilant and to use all available tools to keep themselves and loved ones in their communities safe and healthy," Governor Hochul said. "Stay up to date on vaccine doses, and test before gatherings or travel. If you test positive, talk to your doctor about potential treatment options."

Yesterday, Governor Hochul urged New Yorkers to take precautions this holiday season to protect young children, older individuals and those with underlying health conditions from respiratory viruses like Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), influenza and COVID-19 as infections continue to rise nationwide. Influenza is spreading quickly, with the number of laboratory-confirmed cases statewide having nearly tripled over the past three weeks, while hospitalizations have more than doubled.

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