New York State is struggling to contain what authorities are calling a 'tri-demic' of COVID-19, influenza, and RSV, but officials remain loath to reinstitute a mask mandate to contain the spread among a pandemic-weary population.
Gov. Hochul and Health Commissioner Mary Bassett give a briefing on the “tri-demic” of COVID, flu, and RSV.to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams
As expected, New York’s third COVID-era winter is seeing a spike in new cases. 1,621 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 in New York City on Tuesday, Dec. 6, a 34% increase over a month ago. It comes as many public health measures adopted during the pandemic are relaxed and much of the populace seeks to move on, shedding masks and eager to party.
But this winter, COVID is just one prong of the state’s public health woes. Influenza cases have risen 76% week-over-week while hospitalizations are up 67%. Meanwhile, hospitals throughout the state are being slammed by unprecedented numbers of children“It’s a bad situation,” the governor said during a press conference at her Manhattan offices on Wednesday.
State Health Commissioner Mary Bassett, who will resign at the end of the month to return to academia, encouraged New Yorkers to take preventive steps to avoid getting sick, including frequent hand washing, covering one’s mouth when they cough or sneeze, and getting up to date on vaccinations.“I want to remind people of the importance of masks as a way of reducing the spread of infection, especially in indoor, crowded settings,” Bassett said.
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