With coronavirus surging, New York City health officials want folks at higher risk to limit time outside the home.
Health Commissioner Dr. Dave Chokshi is issuing an advisory to the elderly and those with underlying health conditions that warns about the COVID uptick and urges precautions that should be taken.
“That means stopping non essential activities, staying in as much as possible and avoiding social activities outside of your household.”
Meanwhile COVID related hospitalizations have doubled in less than three weeks. Dr. Mitchell Katz says they still have about one third capacity.
“All of the hospitals are prepared to take more patients if we need to.”