New York COVID cases drop by half in one week, positivity rate lowest in NYC

There have been 12,332 constructive take a look at outcomes reported in New York on Friday, down from 27,643 per week earlier.
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The variety of new COVID-19 circumstances in New York has fallen by greater than half in per week, the most recent state numbers present.

There have been 12,332 constructive take a look at outcomes reported statewide Friday, down from 27,643 per week earlier, in response to stats launched Saturday by Gov. Kathy Hochul.

The statewide positivity fee dropped to five.73 % Friday and was 7.3 % when measured on a seven-day common. The seven-day common in New York Metropolis on Friday was 5.21 %, the bottom within the state.

Hospitalizations dropped to 7,675 Friday with 1,183 COVID-19 sufferers being handled in intensive care models. Every week in the past, greater than 10,000 individuals have been hospitalized with the virus.

There have been 125 coronavirus deaths Friday, together with 54 amongst New York Metropolis residents.