NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- COVID-19 patient hospitalizations in New York continue to surge toward a total of 2,000, a stark difference from where the state sat just weeks ago.
The latest numbers from the governor's office say New York's virus hospitalizations are up to 1,937 — 49 more than yesterday, up nearly 146% since the start of August and 487% higher than its lowest point in early July -- which was 330.
New York's current hospitalization figures haven't been at this high of a level since May 10 — the last time they were above 2,000.
Thursday's case count hit 5,138, the first time New York's COVID-19 numbers eclipsed 5,000 since April 17.
New York saw 17 new virus deaths, according to the latest count — with four in the Bronx, three in Suffolk and two in Brooklyn.
New York's Capital Region is seeing the highest seven-day infection rate, at 4.70%, with Central New York not far behind at 4.67%.
New York City's seven-day rate is the lowest in the state at 2.59%, while Long Island is just below 4% and the Mid-Hudson region sits at 3.36%.
Manhattan has the city's lowest infection rate of 2.04%, while Staten Island is a half-percent above any other borough at 3.41%.
New York City reported 2,380 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, putting it just under 5,000 away from 1 million confirmed cases.
