New York State Continues Its Low Infection Rates

As of yesterday, August 19th, New York State’s COVID-19 infection rates have continued to be clocked at under 1% for the 12th day in a row.

According to the most recent numbers of 80,425 tests conducted Tuesday, 631 came back positive for an infection rate of 0.78%.

Governor Andrew Cuomo commented on this during a press release, saying:

“For the 12th straight day, our rate of positive COVID tests was under one percent, which is great news. We went from one of the worst situations in the nation to the best, all thanks to the hard work of New Yorkers and our data-driven, phased reopening. The reason we’re doing well is because we’re being smart. If people’s behavior doesn’t remain disciplined, we’re going to have a problem and you’ll see the numbers change. COVID is not over by any stretch of the imagination. We must protect our progress, both from the growing cases across the nation and lack of compliance within our state. We cannot go backwards, and it is up to all of us to slow the spread by continuing to wear our masks and socially distance, and localities must enforce compliance.”

Source:
Rochesterfirst.com