New York City raised its COVID-19 alert level from “low” to “medium” after recent data showed an increase in cases, the city’s Department of Health reported today. “With the increase in cases, New York City has entered the alert level of medium risk,” said the director of the health agency, Ashwin Vasan in a statement. … Read more
According to the figures handled by the authorities, 200 people out of every 100,000 inhabitants have tested positive for COVID-19 and it is for this reason that they have decided to raise the alert level to yellow. “This is not a time to panic, but a time to take precautions. Do it today, you need … Read more
City public school students will receive four home COVID tests each week, until further notice. The Department of Education ensures that two tests are for the student and the other two are for other family members. RELATED STORIES: Students will also receive two additional tests if someone else in their class tests positive, along with … Read more
The constantly changing rules regarding the use of masks can be somewhat confusing for New Yorkers. RELATED STORIES: And it is that, for example, a federal judge in Florida ruled in favor of some airlines abandoning the mandate totally or partially. Technically, travelers should continue to wear their mask at New York airports, but not … Read more
Isabel Paulino came to take the COVID-19 test because she felt symptoms and she did not want to relive that April 2020 when she had COVID-19. “I was very bad and there was no treatment, I went to my doctor and she only told me to take acetaminophen. And since there is now a new … Read more
During the 100th day of his government, Mayor Eric Adams tested positive for COVID-19, his Press Secretary reported this Sunday. RELATED STORIES: “This morning Mayor Adams woke up with a hoarse voice and out of an abundance of caution took a PCR test which came back positive. At this time the Mayor has shown no … Read more
For now, only Manhattan remains at a medium or yellow alert level for rising COVID-19 cases. However, this condition could change quickly. Health authorities forecast that the rest of the counties will follow in two to three weeks. RELATED STORIES: Manhattan is leading this new wave of infections. The recent rise in cases is especially … Read more
The city’s health commissioner said a wave of new cases of the BA.2 variant of omicron is expected, but the city is nonetheless more prepared to deal with the situation. “We have an increase in cases, in transmission, but we have opportunities to respond that are very important for vaccines, tests, treatment,” said Dr. Ashwin … Read more
Manhattan is currently at what the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) considers to be a medium or yellow light COVID-19 alert level. According to the New York City Department of Health, there are more than 200 cases for every 100,000 residents. For areas with more than 200 cases per 100,000 population, there are two metrics … Read more
With COVID-19 cases on the rise, the city will maintain a mask requirement for children under 5 and will appeal a judge’s ruling that overturned it, Mayor Eric Adams announced Friday. City health officials are recommending that everyone wear a face covering indoors in public places and will continue to require masks for children ages … Read more