The number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in New York increased about two-fold over the past ten days amid Omicron spread, suggest latest data updated on Governor Kathy Hochuls website.

A total of 4,452 COVID-19 patients were admitted in New York hospitals on December 21. Updated data released on January 1 showed that the number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 had increased to 8,451. Among all the COVID-19 patients hospitalized in New York, 1,112 were reported to be in intensive care. On December 21, this figure was 828.

New York registered 88 COVID-related deaths on Saturday. Governor Hochul urged people to get their second vaccine dose as early as possible and also asked eligible people to get their booster shots. The Governor also urged people to wear masks and take all necessary precautions… (ET Healthworld – ANI, January 2, 2022)