COVID cases up 55% in New York, doctors warn of new variants – By Marc Lallanilla (New York Post) / Aug 8, 2023
In May, the COVID-19 emergency was officially declared over — but the coronavirus is still a significant concern, according to some in the medical community.
The latest data from the New York state Department of Health, released Aug. 2, shows that COVID cases spiked by 55% since the prior week, with an average of 824 reported cases per day across the state.
And hospital admissions for the disease increased by 22% compared to the previous week, which translates to more than 100 admissions a day.
Meanwhile, a new variant — dubbed EG.5, or eris — has arisen as the dominant strain, causing about 17% of COVID cases nationwide, according to a new alert from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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