Home » today » News » Corona pandemic: 70 percent vaccinated in New York Corona pandemic: 70 percent vaccinated in New York June 17, 2021 by world today news Corona-pandemic : 70 percent vaccinated in New York – restrictions lifted – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks about lifting corona restrictions. Photo: Seth Wenig / AP / dpa – – New York After more than 70 percent of adults in New York state got at least one dose of vaccine against the coronavirus, Governor Andrew Cuomo lifted all remaining restrictions. “Today is an important day,” said Cuomo at a press conference. “We can now return to what we know in life.” Before that, there had been restrictions on major events and the like, but most of the restrictions in everyday life had already been lifted in the past few weeks. – With 70 percent primary vaccinations for adults, the state has also achieved the nationwide target set by US President Joe Biden by July 4th for Independence Day. To celebrate, there should be fireworks in numerous locations in the state on Wednesday night, and famous buildings should glow in gold and blue, said Cuomo. Not all states are that far; according to the CDC, around 65 percent of all adults nationwide have received at least one dose of vaccine. – In the US east coast metropolis, life has been almost completely back for weeks: In the pubs people crowd without masks, there are again private parties, celebrations in closed rooms and concerts. The restaurants are also well stocked indoors. – The state of New York with its nearly 20 million inhabitants had become the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the USA last spring – with hundreds of deaths per day for weeks and meanwhile almost 20,000 people in the hospital. The infection process is now largely under control: On Tuesday, the daily number of those in hospital because of Covid-19 was 617, seven people died. – Despite the improved situation, Governor Cuomo called on the New Yorkers to remain vigilant. In addition, masks are still required in schools and in public transport, for example. “I’m not giving my hand sanitizer yet,” said Cuomo. – – © dpa-infocom, dpa: 210616-99-10417 / 5 – . Related posts:Arrest and Investigation of Jo Mo, the Sillim-dong Killer - Latest Updates and AnalysisBobby Jackson to coach the G League Stockton KingsThionville, Terville, Florange. 5G is operational for a few euros more"The planes are twice as old as the pilots, the youngest one is the same age as independence." The ...Share this:FacebookX Related US Defeats Russia’s S-400 Missile System in Massive War Exercise lost match for the Chamois Leave a Comment Cancel replyCommentName Email Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Search for: