COVID-19 Hospitalizations In New York Drop For 3rd Straight Day
ALBANY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Coronavirus hospitalizations in New York dropped for a third straight day, state officials reported Saturday.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said there were 523 reported hospitalizations Friday, a decrease of 31 from the previous day and the lowest total since March 17. There were 573 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 statewide a week earlier.
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"Yesterday's numbers - especially the new low in hospitalizations - continue to reflect the progress we've made during this pandemic, but we will keep monitoring the data and the alarming increases in cases around the country," said a statement by the governor.
New York, an early pandemic hotspot, has largely managed to keep the virus in check recently. There were 734 newly reported cases, reflecting 0.83% of 88,668 tests.
There were five additional deaths reported in New York. The state's pandemic death toll is above 25,200.
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