Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on State's Progress Combating Covid-19-Nov 23,2022

Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combatting COVID-19 and plan to protect against the spread of viral respiratory infections that become more common in the fall and winter seasons.

"As families gather to celebrate Thanksgiving tomorrow, New Yorkers should remain vigilant and continue to use all available tools to keep themselves, their loved ones and their communities safe and healthy," Governor Hochul said. "Be sure to 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."

In advance of the Thanksgiving holiday this week, Governor Hochul urged New Yorkers to take common prevention measures -like staying up to date on vaccines and practicing proper hygiene -to protect from these viruses and reduce the patient burden on local hospitals. 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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