NEW YORK (WKBW) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Sunday she tested positive for COVID-19.
The governor made the announcement in a tweet and said:
Today I tested positive for COVID-19. Thankfully, I’m vaccinated and boosted, and I’m asymptomatic. I’ll be isolating and working remotely this week.
A reminder to all New Yorkers: get vaccinated and boosted, get tested, and stay home if you don’t feel well.
Today I tested positive for COVID-19. Thankfully, I’m vaccinated and boosted, and I’m asymptomatic. I’ll be isolating and working remotely this week.
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) May 8, 2022
A reminder to all New Yorkers: get vaccinated and boosted, get tested, and stay home if you don’t feel well.
According to data released by the state Friday, the statewide 7-day average of COVID-19 cases per 100K was 43.73, the statewide 7-day average percent positive was 6.85% and there were 2,187 patients hospitalized statewide.
In the Western New York region, the 7-day average of COVID-19 cases per 100K was 58.49 and the 7-day average percent positive was 17.18% with 200 patients hospitalized.
In the Finger Lakes region, the 7-day average of COVID-19 cases per 100K was 41.87 and the 7-day average percent positive was 12.98% with 342 patients hospitalized.
