Friday, December 25, 2020

Governor Cuomo Updates New Yorkers on State's Progress During COVID-19 Pandemic - DECEMBER 24, 2020

 

6,928 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide

1,160 Patients in the ICU; 621 Intubated

Statewide Positivity Rate is 5.55%

129 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Yesterday

 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today updated New Yorkers on the state's progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

"We have nine days left in the holiday season and today, 299 days into the COVID crisis, it is more important than ever for New Yorkers to stay Smart and Tough," Governor Cuomo said. "We are rapidly distributing the vaccine to the most vulnerable New Yorkers and frontline heroes, but COVID continues to spread at high rates throughout the nation and we cannot let our guard down even for a moment. The holiday season is normally a time for celebration, but this year is different - we must celebrate smart, and not allow COVID to be the grinch that results in increased viral spread as a result of the holidays."

Today's data is summarized briefly below: 

  • Test Results Reported - 226,296
  • Tested Positive - 12,568
  • Percent Positive - 5.55%
  • Patient Hospitalization - 6,928 (+64)
  • Patients Newly Admitted - 941 
  • Hospital Counties - 56
  • Number ICU - 1,160 (-6)
  • Number ICU with Intubation - 621 (-12)
  • Total Discharges - 97,600 (+743)
  • Deaths - 129
  • Total Deaths - 29,149

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