There are currently about 9,500 people hospitalized in New York State, a figure above the peak of 8,800 admitted in winter 2020, while there have been 103 deaths throughout the weekend, according to Governor Kathy. Hochul. “The situation is not good,” said the Democratic leader, who considered the increase in hospitalizations as “worrying” despite the … Read more
New York Congressman Adriano Espaillat announced that he had contracted COVID-19 and that he is in quarantine at his home. RELATED STORIES: Through Twitter, the representative of Upper Manhattan and The Bronx indicated that, although the results confirmed that he was infected, he has not presented symptoms. I have tested positive COVID-19. Fortunately I’m asymptomatic … Read more
From very early hours the excitement for the beginning of 2022 flooded the thousands of spectators from all over the world who even slept on the asphalt of Times Square, all in order to witness the celebration of the change of the year, something they say is unique in life. “We had never been to … Read more
Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled on New Year’s Eve a plan to combat the coronavirus in the state, called Winter Surge Plan 2.0. (Plan 2.0. Before the Winter Surge). In it, the governor renews her commitment to pressure New Yorkers to get vaccinated and put on the booster, to get their children vaccinated and to do … Read more
Although he is vaccinated, Edwin Díaz is reassured that they have established a testing center at the Roosevelt Avenue station, which he uses daily to get to work. “Yes, it is much safer because that way we can know who is infected and who is not infected. And if they are infected, you know what … Read more
Almost four times smaller than usual, but Times Square will have a crowd of attendees for the New Year’s celebration. This will be limited to about 15,000 people who, like Edgar, will be here to greet 2022. “To wear a mask and try to keep a little distance, but you have to be together for … Read more
More than a fifth of the New York Police is on sick leave, coinciding with the strong rebound in covid-19 cases in the region, according to the Police Commissioner, Dermot Shea, who assured that there will be enough operational agents. at the New Year’s Eve parties after you have ordered your vacation canceled. “It is … Read more
New Yorkers can now get tested for COVID during their daily commute on the subway. Today five new emerging test sites are opening within the city’s metro stations. Starting Monday, the MTA offers walk-in tests and vaccinations in Times Square and Grand Central. Starting today, free PCR tests will also be available at Penn Station … Read more
New York City will ring the bell of 2022 in Times Square as scheduled, despite the record number of COVID-19 infections in the city and across the country, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday. “We want to show that we are moving forward and we want to show the world that New York City is … Read more
Jake says he looked it up online but found no other options to get tested for COVID, so he opted to wait in the long line at a mobile clinic in town. “How is everyone sick, now everyone wants to get tested,” says Jake. It’s like him, some Harlem residents say they have had a … Read more