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

 

Governor Encourages New Yorkers to Keep Using the Tools to Protect Against and Treat COVID-19: Vaccines, Boosters, Testing, and Treatment

46 Statewide Deaths Reported from 7/16 to 7/18

 NOTE: Beginning June 24, 2022, the Vaccine data will be updated weekly on Fridays to align with CDC's updated data refresh schedule. For additional information on COVID-19 Vaccination Data provided by CDC, see https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#vaccinations_vacc-total-admin-rate-total.

Important Note: HERDS data collection from health care facilities was paused due to the weekend from 7/16/2022-07/17/2022. Data from those days were submitted in Monday's report. Where noted, totals include three days of cumulative data from 07/16/2022-07/18/2022. As a result, some data may appear higher than recent trends. Data affected is marked with an asterisk.

Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.

"As we continue to respond to new variants, we must remain vigilant and continue using the tools we have at our disposal to keep ourselves safe against and treat COVID-19," Governor Hochul said. "Be sure to keep up to date on your vaccine and booster doses, and consult with your child's pediatrician about getting them vaccinated as soon as possible. If you're traveling or feel unwell, get tested, and if you do test positive, talk to your doctor about treatment options."

Today's data is summarized briefly below:

• Cases Per 100k - 27.73
• 7-Day Average Cases Per 100k - 35.43
• Test Results Reported - 47,464
• Total Positive - 5,420
• Percent Positive - 11.04%**
• 7-Day Average Percent Positive - 8.93%**
• Patient Hospitalization - 2,628 (+167)
• Patients Newly Admitted - 1,045*
• Patients in ICU - 244 (+14)
• Patients in ICU with Intubation - 80 (+6)
• Total Discharges - 321,696 (+840)*
• New deaths reported by healthcare facilities through HERDS - 46*
• Total deaths reported by healthcare facilities through HERDS - 56,832* 

** Due to the test reporting policy change by the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and several other factors, the most reliable metric to measure virus impact on a community is the case per 100,000 data -- not percent positivity.

The Health Electronic Response Data System is a NYS DOH data source that collects confirmed daily death data as reported by hospitals, nursing homes and adult care facilities only.

Important Note: Effective Monday, April 4, the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is no longer requiring testing facilities that use COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to report negative results. As a result, New York State's percent positive metric will be computed using only lab-reported PCR results. Positive antigen tests will still be reported to New York State and reporting of new daily cases and cases per 100k will continue to include both PCR and antigen tests. Due to this change and other factors, including changes in testing practices, the most reliable metric to measure virus impact on a community is the case per 100,000 data -- not percent positivity.

• Total deaths reported to and compiled by the CDC - 72,517

This daily COVID-19 provisional death certificate data reported by NYS DOH and NYC to the CDC includes those who died in any location, including hospitals, nursing homes, adult care facilities, at home, in hospice and other settings.

Each New York City borough's 7-day average percentage of positive test results reported over the last three days is as follows **:

Borough	Saturday, July 16, 2022	Sunday, July 17, 2022	Monday, July 18, 2022
Bronx	8.66%	8.76%	8.84%
Kings	8.61%	8.50%	8.48%
New York	7.71%	7.79%	7.73%
Queens	10.61%	10.45%	10.33%
Richmond	9.02%	8.72%	8.68%

Bronx Man Involved in Brazen Burglary Ring Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Federal Prison

 

 Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JOSEPHER Y. CARTAGENA, 26, of the Bronx, New York, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford to 90 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for his leadership of a brazen burglary ring that resulted in the theft of millions of dollars in vehicles, phones, ATMs and other merchandise from numerous locations in Connecticut, New York and elsewhere.

According to court documents and statements made in court, Cartagena and his brother, Alexander Santiago, led a theft ring that, between June 2020 and January 2021, primarily burglarized car dealerships and mobile phone stores in Connecticut and New York.  From dealerships, the group stole vehicle key fobs and vehicles, and from mobile phone stores they stole cell phones, electronics and other merchandise.  They also stole ATMs from check cashing businesses and burglarized video game stores.  Cartagena and Santiago planned and organized the burglary sprees, recruited others to participate in those burglaries, maintained inventories of the stolen property, sold that property, and then divided the proceeds among the participants.  Cartagena used his residence to stockpile stolen merchandise and illicit proceeds.

Cartagena, Santiago and their associates committed more than 180 burglaries and stole more than $4 million in property.

Cartagena, Santiago and their associates often burglarized multiple locations in one night and, on numerous occasions, escaped from police by engaging the police in high-speed chases that had to be terminated for safety reasons.  An apparent tally found on Santiago’s phone after his arrest indicated that he had engaged police in 89 chases.

The investigation also revealed that Cartagena and some of his associates possessed firearms during the conspiracy.

On December 23, 2020, when investigators attempted to apprehend Cartagena in the Bronx, Cartagena drove his vehicle onto a sidewalk, struck a law enforcement officer’s vehicle causing injuries to the officer, and then accelerated toward another law enforcement officer who was on foot and had to run out of the way.  He then drove to a gas station, exited his own damaged vehicle, stole a Jeep that was being cleaned at the gas station, and escaped at a high-rate of speed into oncoming traffic.

At the gas station, officers recovered a black bag that Cartagena had dropped.  The bag contained a 9mm handgun and assorted tools.  Officers then searched Cartagena’s residence and seized hundreds of thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise, more than 30 vehicle keys and key fobs, 9mm ammunition, and approximately $87,000 in cash.

After additional high-speed chases and collisions with law enforcement vehicles later that day, Cartagena was arrested at approximately 10 p.m. that evening, in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan

Cartagena has been detained since his arrest.  On February 3, 2022, he pleaded guilty to possession of stolen property.

Santiago was arrested on January 15, 2021.  When investigators sought to conduct a court-authorized search of Santiago’s residence on that date, Santiago’s pit bull attacked an FBI agent and badly wounded his arm.  Santiago was arrested, and a search of the residence revealed approximately 20 new cell phones in boxes, approximately 40 vehicle key fobs, a police radio, a glass-punch device, two firearms and a substantial amount of ammunition.

Santiago pleaded guilty and, on May 17, 2022, he was sentenced to 90 months of imprisonment.

On May 2, 2022, Douglas Noble, of New York, was sentenced to 54 months of imprisonment for his role in this conspiracy.  Two other co-conspirators were charged with offenses stemming from this scheme.

This investigation is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Connecticut State Police, with the assistance of approximately 30 local police departments.  

More And More Momentum From Labor For New York State Senator Rivera’s Re-Election

 

Sen. Gustavo Rivera's re-election campaign is gaining more and more momentum by the day with endorsements from influential labor unions like New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), United Federation of Teachers (UFT), and Council of School Supervisors & Administrators (CSA). In addition, Senator Rivera has also recently received endorsements from NY Immigration Coalition Action, Make the Road Action, and the Jim Owles Club. These endorsements demonstrate his robust, diverse, coalition of voters from across the 33rd District and organizations sticking with him. 

"I am very proud of my long record of supporting the working people of New York State. These important endorsements, which I am humbled to receive, recognize my commitment to improving the lives and conditions of my neighbors by empowering workers, especially union members. I will also continue to fight to ensure New York welcomes immigrants and stands up for our LGBTQIA+ siblings on the issues that impact them everyday,” said Senator Gustavo Rivera.

Nancy Hagans, President, New York State Nurses Association; RN, CCRN, BSN: 

• “On behalf of our 42,000 frontline nurses, NYSNA wholeheartedly endorses Sen. Gustavo Rivera for re-election. As the Chair of the Health Committee, Senator Rivera will always be a fighter for the Bronx. He champions the NY Health Act and understands the necessity of having fully staffed hospitals so patients can get the quality care they deserve. He has always supported us — before and during the COVID-19 pandemic — and we know he will continue to support and fight for safe staffing levels.”

Allen Roskoff, President, Jim Owles Democratic Club: 

• “I am proud to endorse Senator Gustavo Rivera for re-election. As chair of the Senate Health Committee, he has worked tirelessly to protect abortion rights, for the rights of Seniors and the LGBTQ community, and for racial and economic equality, and criminal justice reform. Gustavo is not subservient to the Bronx Democratic Machine. He fights for you, not the county bosses.” 

Statement from NYGOP Chairman Nick Langworthy on Manhattan DA Bragg Dropping Jose Alba’s Murder Charges

 

“Jose Alba is an innocent man and this is great news, however he never should have been prosecuted in the first place. Mr. Alba was defending his own life in a violent, unprovoked attack and was treated worse than the criminals who perpetrated it. The only reason radical DA Bragg is dropping the charges is because he faced immense pressure from Lee Zeldin and others who put a giant spotlight on this gross miscarraige of justice. He still needs to be fired, and that will happen on Day One of a Zeldin-Esposito Administration.” 

Governor Hochul Announces Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy, City of Buffalo, And Partners Break Ground on Future Ralph Wilson Park

 

$110 Million of Collaborative Investment to Fulfill Community's Vision to Transform the Former LaSalle Park into a One-of-a-Kind, World-Class Park on Buffalo's Waterfront

Phase I Construction Includes a Signature Pedestrian Bridge for Improved Access, Ball Field Improvements and Shoreline Rehabilitation

 Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the City of Buffalo and the Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy broke ground on Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park ("Ralph Wilson Park"), a 99-acre, world-class park located on Buffalo's waterfront. Rooted in the guidance of "Imagine LaSalle," the community-driven visioning process for the former LaSalle Park, Ralph Wilson Park will undergo a $110 million transformation into one of the most beautiful and inclusive public spaces in the country, serving nearby residents and visitors from across the region and beyond. The park's name honors the legacy of the late entrepreneur, veteran, and philanthropist Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. It is expected to be complete in late 2025. Renderings can be accessed here.

"Generations of Buffalo Bills fans knew of founder Ralph Wilson's commitment to Buffalo and generosity during his life," Governor Kathy Hochul said. "The groundbreaking of Ralph Wilson Park will bring a collaborative transformation of this waterfront park into a vibrant community space, where future generations will enjoy gathering for many years to come. This will ensure Ralph Wilson's love for our community continues to make an impact."

Mayor Byron W. Brown said, "In October 2018, Mary Wilson came to Buffalo and warmed our City's collective heart by announcing the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation would invest $50 million to help my Administration's efforts to transform the former LaSalle Park into a world-class, waterfront destination that would make the most of the natural beauty of this one-of-its-kind setting. Today's groundbreaking is a major milestone in the inclusive and transparent planning process to create a 'people's park' that will be enjoyed by the neighboring community, and all Buffalo residents, for generations to come."

Community-Led Development

In addition to its initial $50 million investment, the Foundation provided added funding to launch the Imagine LaSalle initiative, a multi-year, community-driven effort to explore and develop a community vision for the park to transform it into a world-class destination for neighbors, residents and visitors. The University at Buffalo Regional Institute (UBRI) led the engagement by partnering with the Wilson Foundation, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, the City of Buffalo's Division of Parks and Recreation, the Buffalo Urban Development Corporation (BUDC), the Department of Community Services and Recreational Programming, and Mayor's Office of Strategic Planning.

Funders and stakeholders have since worked to fulfill the community's vision for Ralph Wilson Park. Designed to celebrate the park's culture of inclusivity and diversity, and to embrace nature with inspiring landscaping, it will undergo a dramatic transformation. The topography will change with sweeping hills and valleys, active and diverse recreation activities, and destination play space for children of all ages. The new design will increase neighborhood connectivity through a new pedestrian bridge, maximize safe water access, and establish a resilient shoreline to mitigate the effects of climate change and rising lake levels.

David O. Egner, President & CEO, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, said, "Today's groundbreaking would not be possible without the collaboration of the City of Buffalo, New York State and so many partners that have come together to leverage and build upon the commitment made by the Foundation in 2018, honoring our founder, Ralph Wilson. The Imagine LaSalle engagement process provided an ambitious community vision for the future Ralph Wilson Park that paved the way for this incredible group of partners, stakeholders and funders to join us in supporting this once-in-a-lifetime investment in a public space that will be open and welcoming to all."

Construction Timeline

The park will be built in phases over the next few years. Construction is expected to begin in late summer, starting with a signature pedestrian bridge to give park-goers easier access to the park. Plans also call for updating several baseball and softball fields, and to rehabilitate the inlet area to create a resilient shoreline to protect the park from higher lake levels and severe weather.

Some other work has already been completed: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has significantly renovated the existing seawall in front of the Colonel Ward Pumping Station, the Buffalo Water Authority has completed critical repairs of a 48-inch water main, and improvements to the skate park and Empire State Trail behind the Waterfront Village housing have been completed.

Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, a New York-based landscape architecture firm known worldwide for its creative and unique urban design, has designed the park in collaboration with the City of Buffalo, BUDC, UBRI, and Imagine LaSalle project partners. MVVA is also designing a "sister" Ralph Wilson Park on the Detroit Riverfront, the other geographic focus for the Wilson Foundation. Architecture and engineering firm schlaich bergermann partner (sbp) is leading the design and construction of the new pedestrian bridge spanning the I-190, connecting Ralph Wilson Park with surrounding neighborhoods. BUDC and Gardiner & Theoboldare managing the entire project. A team of diverse construction firms, led by Gilbane Building Company, will provide construction management services.

Funding Partners

Phase one of the park is fully funded and the overall park is more than 90 percent funded to support the construction.

In October 2019, New York State awarded a $10 million grant to support the construction of that pedestrian bridge. The NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation has provided $2.5 million for the inlet, while $1.5 million came from Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper's Buffalo Blueway initiative to implement a public access Blueway site within the park, which is funded in part by Empire State Development. In addition, the U.S. Department of the Interior has awarded $2 million for the playground through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program.

The City of Buffalo provided $3 million to support the new pedestrian bridge to connect the Lower West Side neighborhood to the park and waterfront. The Wilson Foundation provided an additional $10 million in match funding for the pedestrian bridge and shoreline resiliency to ensure the full community vision is realized. The Greenway Commission has provided over $2.5 million to support increased connectivity to the Shoreline and Empire State Trails, as well as increased circulation through the park. MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation, a joint initiative between Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association provided $1 million for the youth baseball and softball field renovations.

In addition, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in coordination with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has provided $2 million of Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) funding to support engineering and design work and pre-construction activities for coastal habitat restoration through a regional partnership with the Great Lakes Commission.

NOAA is now recommending an additional $10 million of GLRI funding through a renewed partnership with the Great Lakes Commission for construction of the restoration project to increase the coastal habitat and to build a more resilient shoreline. These efforts will greatly support the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan, with Ralph Wilson Park as a priority habitat site to be protected and restored. The Park will be located within the Niagara Area of Concern (AOC), deemed so in part due to loss of fish and wildlife habitat, and the degradation of fish populations. In addition, the Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)'s collaboration on the shoreline will embark on habitat restoration and related initiatives to include the Western New York Land Conservancy's effort to locally collect and grow native plants for the inlet area of the park. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will also support by planting over 2,600 trees.

New York State DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said, "The future Ralph Wilson Park is an exciting project with big environmental benefits to the communities surrounding it, providing new public access to the Lake Erie and Niagara River waterfronts, and outdoor education aimed at preserving our natural resources. It also supports DEC's commitment to wildlife conservation, representing a significant opportunity to restore lost and degraded fish and wildlife habitat that used to call this area home."

MAYOR ADAMS, CITY OF NEW YORK JOIN FIGHT FOR VOTING RIGHTS AT U.S. SUPREME COURT

New York City Signs on to Brief Supporting Black Alabamian Voters Fighting Against Racially Gerrymandered Congressional Redistricting Plan

 New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Corporation Counsel Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix have joined the fight to protect voting rights at the U.S. Supreme Court by filing an amicus brief in the case Merrill v. Milligan. The City of New York joined the brief in an effort to support Alabamians fighting against the implementation of a newly drawn congressional districting map that dilutes Black votes in violation of the Voting Rights Act. The respondents in the case argue that the state’s new electoral map “packed” Black voters into one congressional district and diluted them among three other districts in an effort to avoid drawing a second district where Black voters could elect their candidate of choice. A district court previously ordered a new map to be drawn, but the Supreme Court — in a 5-4 vote — paused that order following an appeal by the state of Alabama, leaving the map with only one majority-Black district in place for the 2022 elections. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the case this fall.

 

“Voting is the most fundamental right, and so whether in New York, in Alabama, or anywhere else across the nation, we stand united against any attempts to dilute the votes of Black Americans and disenfranchise millions,” said Mayor Adams. “For years, the Voting Rights Act has served as a key safeguard against racially gerrymandered redistricting maps that reduce the voice of Black voters. Alabama’s new congressional districting map is a clear violation of the law, which is why New York City is joining this fight and standing up for voting rights nationwide.”

 

“This coalition stands together to oppose Alabama’s effort to dilute Black votes to limit the ability of people of color to meaningfully participate in the political process,” said Corporation Counsel Hinds-Radix. “For decades, New York City has successfully redistricted against the backdrop of the Supreme Court’s longstanding interpretation of the Voting Rights Act to make our electoral processes more representative of all the members of our communities. We urge this court not to let Alabama rewrite the law and reverse decades of progress we have made promoting racial justice and equity.”

 

Amici cities argue, in the brief, that Alabama’s effort seeks to alter the Supreme Court’s longstanding interpretation of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, particularly Section 2, which prohibits not only voting practices motivated by a discriminatory purpose, but also those that result in unequal access to the political process. Amici also claim that Section 2 has served as a critical check on redistricting plans that grossly dilute the votes of people of color and that the Supreme Court’s current interpretation of Section 2 sets the proper guidelines for local governments to draw lawful maps that don’t discriminate.

 

Finally, the brief asserts that Alabama’s proposed districting plan — which splits two of the state’s principal majority-Black communities of interest — is a “textbook example” of a redistricting plan that denies minority voters equal access to the political process in violation of Section 2.

 

Joining the City of New York in filing this brief are the cities of Montgomery, Alabama; Los Angeles, Oakland, and San Diego, California; Gary and South Bend, Indiana; Baltimore, Maryland; Boston, Massachusetts; Saint Paul, Minnesota; Santa Fe, New Mexico; Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus, Ohio; Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Austin and Houston, Texas; and Madison, Wisconsin; in addition to Alameda, Marin, and Santa Clara Counties, California; Bucks County, Pennsylvania; Travis County, Texas; and Milwaukee County, Wisconsin; as well as the city and county of San Francisco, California; the city and county of Denver, Colorado; and the Harris County, Texas Attorney’s Office. 

Ukraine Resident Pleads Guilty for Role in Sophisticated International Scheme to Steal Money From U.S. Bank Accounts

 A U.S. citizen who previously resided in Ukraine pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud.

According to court documents, Harold Sobel, 69, was a member of an international criminal enterprise that unlawfully debited money from the bank accounts of unknowing U.S. victims. Members of the criminal enterprise created shell companies for the purpose of receiving victim funds and created fake websites for the shell companies that claimed to offer products or services, such as cloud storage. Members of the criminal enterprise executed unauthorized debits against victims’ bank accounts, while falsely representing to banks that the debits were authorized by the victims as payment for the non-existent products and services.

“The department will prosecute members of international criminal enterprises who defraud Americans and deceive U.S. banks,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian M. Boynton, head of the Justice Department’s Civil Division. “Regardless of where they are located, the department will pursue the perpetrators of these fraud schemes.”

“A sophisticated transnational criminal enterprise executed false debits against unsuspecting victims and deceived banks– victimizing American consumers and financial institutions in the process,” said Inspector in Charge Eric Shen of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service’s Criminal Investigations Group. “The guilty plea demonstrates the tenacity and resolve of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and its law enforcement partners to hold criminals accountable for their unscrupulous actions.”

Unauthorized debits against victim accounts, caused by conspirators, resulted in returned transactions and high return rates that often generated scrutiny from the banks. To both conceal and continue making these unauthorized debits, members of the criminal enterprise made misrepresentations to the financial institutions about the transactions, claiming that they were authorized. In some cases, members of the criminal enterprise caused the accounts used by the criminal enterprise to also make “micro debits” against other bank accounts controlled and funded by or for the criminal enterprise. The “micro debits” were used to artificially lower the return rates to levels that conspirators believed would reduce bank scrutiny and thereby lessen the likelihood of closure of the accounts used by the criminal enterprise. The criminal enterprise also operated a call center that fielded complaints from victims of the unauthorized debits. The call center sought to dissuade victims from making reports to the victims’ banks and to government agencies.

As part of the enterprise, Sobel opened bank accounts in the United States at the direction of a co-conspirator who organized and conducted the affairs of the enterprise from outside the United States. For example, on or about Oct. 16, 2019, Sobel opened four business deposit accounts at a bank branch in Las Vegas. Sobel opened the accounts for a shell company called “Silver Safe Box” and listed himself as the sole member and authorized signer in the account opening documentation. The criminal enterprise then funded “micro debits,” designed to lower return rates, through the Silver Safe Box accounts. Between approximately December 2019 and January 2021, the Silver Safe Box accounts funded over 800,000 “micro debits” in amounts ranging from $0.99 to $1.85. Sobel also recruited at least two associates in the United States to help the foreign co-conspirator, among other things, open additional bank accounts and register shell companies.

Sobel’s participation also involved providing support for the activities of the criminal enterprise’s call center in Ukraine. Sobel devised a script to be used in response to complaints from victims by the call center’s personnel to retain as much of the criminal enterprise’s proceeds as possible, and – only on those occasions where those efforts failed – to then issue full refunds, in order to dissuade victims from making reports to the victims’ banks and government agencies. Sobel also devised a metric by which he and the foreign co-conspirator could evaluate the effectiveness of the call center’s personnel. As part of his guilty plea, Sobel admitted that more than $1.5 million in victim debits were reasonably foreseeable to him.

Sobel pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 12 and faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. 

State Senator Gustavo Rivera - Statement on Monkeypox Vaccine Access for the Bronx

 

"I am once again obligated to call out the flagrant disparities in health care delivery for my fellow Bronxites. New Yorkers are greatly concerned about monkeypox and alarmed by the insufficient vaccine allocation from our federal partners. The only mass vaccination site in our borough offered a single day of appointments and I saw the line stretch down the block. President Biden must ensure a proportional allocation of vaccines and treatments in New York and cut any red tape possible to support our efforts, especially to direct necessary resources to hard-to-reach communities.  Demographic statistics from our health department show that more than half of cases are residents of Manhattan and only 10% of those testing positive live in the Bronx1, but I am concerned that this represents who has accessed testing and resources rather than who is being affected. My LGBTQ+ neighbors in the Bronx deserve to feel safe and there are local community-based organizations we can depend on to lead the distribution of a limited vaccine supply to at-risk Bronxites.  As a community member and as Chair of the Senate Health Committee, I expect that New York will focus on neighborhoods like mine with barriers to care and historic inequities through culturally competent outreach, fair distribution of resources, and empowering trusted local health care providers and community partners." "2022 Health Advisory #13: Update on Monkeypox in New York City," July 18, 2022, https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/han/advisory/2022/monkeypox-update-testing-treatment.pdf.

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