NY. – So-called contact contact tracers ’(or“ contact tracers ”) are already calling people from all over New York State.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo told New Yorkers that if they receive a call from “NYS Contact Tracing,” they should answer it, as it means they may have been in contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus, and possibly have been infected with the virus. .
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How does the tracking method work?
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So-called ‘contact tracing’ is a method of containing the virus before it can spread too far. The job of the “trackers” is similar to that of a detective. When a person tests positive for COVID-19, the result is sent to the state and the local Health Department. Then a tracker tries to locate the infected person to determine who they were in contact with during the virus incubation period, which is generally believed to be up to two weeks.
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Cuomo has said that the trackers will be key to the reopening of the state. One of the metrics the state is using to determine if a county can start to reopen is whether it has enough trackers. The state states that a county must have at least 30 trackers for every 100,000 people.
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In New York City, at least 2,500 trackers are needed before the reopening can begin. Municipal health officials say the goal is to hire 1,000 trackers by June 1.
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Deaths from covid-19 continue to decline
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Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that hospitalizations and deaths from coronavirus have dropped in New York State. This Thursday, the state reported 246 new confirmed infections, a lower number than when the virus outbreak began. Furthermore, there were 105 deaths from coronavirus in the state.
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Useful information about coronavirus:
▪ If you belong to a vulnerable health group, please stay home.
▪ If you have traveled out of the country, please call 3-1-1 to find information on the need for a voluntary quarantine.
▪ Call 3-1-1 if you have symptoms of covid-19, such as: fever, cough, shortness of breath, and other breathing-related problems.
▪ Community members with urgent needs or symptoms of covid-19 in New York can call 1-888-364-3065 to find information and a phone book.
▪ If you are over 65 and need assistance with special questions and resources, please contact 1-888-364-3065.
▪ More information about the tests here.
▪ More information published by Univision about the covid-19 is available here.
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Articles of interest:
May 20
While New York State shows signs of progress with the containment of the coronavirus, poor neighborhoods seem to be getting worse, governor announced Wednesday Andrew Cuomo.
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According to new figures released by the state, there were a high number of positive cases recorded on antibody tests in poor communities, mostly African American and Latino. Not only this, but it continues to spread in these communities.
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The Bronx would be the New York County with the highest number of antibody positive cases, people who have been infected with the virus and have recovered. Cuomo stressed that this number is higher than the city average.
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According to the results of the tests, carried out in community churches, the Morrisania neighborhood would be the most affected with 43% of positive cases. It should be noted that more than half of those infected are Hispanic.
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Antibody test results:
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Positive cases: 43%
Breakdown by ethnicity: African Americans – 42%, Latinos – 56%
Hospitalization rate: 3.26 / 100,000
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Positive cases: 41%
Hospitalization rate: 3.26 / 100,000
Breakdown by ethnicity: African Americans – 80%, Latinos – 16%
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Positive cases: 35%
Breakdown by ethnicity: African American 38%, Latino 14%
Hospitalization rate: 2.94 / 100,000
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Cuomo said the state will develop specific strategies for affected communities.
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Northwell Health will expand access to church testing to 44 and SOMOS will open 28 testing sites, with a focus on public housing settings like NYCHA.
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In addition, Cuomo said that efforts to expand social distancing, personal protective equipment (PPE) would be expanded, and that they would also offer disinfectant in these places.
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Moreover, the governor announced that hospitalizations and intensive care cases (ICU) have decreased in the state, but deaths increased to 112 since yesterday.
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May 19
The governor Andrew Cuomo announced that in the next two weeks, several state hospitals will begin to allow visits as long as the necessary precautions are taken to avoid the spread of the coronavirus.
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The governor said Tuesday that people who want to visit their sick family members should wear the necessary protective equipment (PPE) and undergo a temperature check.
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Visits have been almost completely banned in state hospitals since March 18, following a government order.
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Because hospitalizations and other indicators have been steadily declining, the governor said a pilot program will be implemented to allow admission of visitors to 16 state hospitals, 9 of them in New York City.
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On the other hand, the governor announced that the state capital, Albany, will be able to continue with the first phase of reopening starting Wednesday morning.
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In addition, the governor said meetings of 10 or fewer will be permitted on Remembrance Day.
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The state reported another 105 deaths from the coronavirus on Tuesday, a decrease from the 106 reported yesterday.
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May 18
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that he has tested negative for the coronavirus.
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The president did the test during his press conference on Sunday, to demonstrate how simple the process is. Cuomo said he wants more New Yorkers to be tested.
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So far, New York has the ability to run up to 15,000 tests a day, but has only been running about 5,000.
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“There is no reason why someone should not be tested,” Cuomo said in his report Monday.
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On the other hand, this Monday 106 new deaths from coronavirus were reported. Key indicators of hospitalizations and intensive care cases continue to decline.
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Another New York region meets criteria for reopening
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Governor Cuomo announced that western New York will enter phase 1 of reopening on Tuesday after identifying more than 500 contact trackers. It would be the sixth region in the state to do so.
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This Sunday, the governor announced that the capital could also begin the reopening process, when it ensures an indicated number of trackers and personnel to carry out tests.
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They will be able to summarize sporting events without spectators
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Cuomo urged New York’s professional sports leaders to create an opening plan that does not involve the presence of spectators.
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He said he wants people to be able to see his favorite New York teams, but only from home.
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