NEW YORK (1010 WINS) – The number of coronavirus cases in New York City rose by more than 3,000 Wednesday as the city reported dozens of new deaths from the virus.
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The number of cases in the city as of Wednesday evening was 45,707 up from 44,915 reported Wednesday morning.
The number of deaths in the city reached 1,374 Wednesday—up 235 from the 1,139 fatalities reported that morning.
The city also reported approximately 9,775 hospitalized over coronavirus.
The mayor announced on Wednesday that former NYPD commissioner James O'Neill will serve as a COVID-19 senior advisor.
O'Neill will assemble a team that will ensure that there's the necessary amount of personnel at every hospital in the city. The team will also be able to quickly help any hospital that needs additional personnel. O'Neill will help "get people what they need when they need it," de Blasio said.
"I'm going to be helping to manage the supply chain, make sure we're sourcing, delivering, receiving and tracking," O'Neill said. "It's a system of accountability and we have to make sure its operating efficiently."
"I'm truly inspired by what I've seen over the last two months," O'Neill added.
On Wednesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that he will be closing down all New York City playgrounds. The city had already closed 10 playgrounds in the city because visitors weren't following social-distancing guidelines.
"Density is still too high and is still too dangerous," Cuomo said. "We are closing the NYC playgrounds because they are too crowded. Open spaces will remain open for fresh air and sun."
He also reminded residents to stay six feet apart.
A new map released by the city shows the ZIP codes hardest hit by the coronavirus across the five boroughs.
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