NYC records lowest COVID positivity rate since beginning of pandemic

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday announced that New York City has seen the lowest COVID-19 cases within a year as restrictions are being lifted across the city.

At 0.83 percent, the city recorded its lowest COVID positivity rate -- "the lowest since we began keeping these figures ... the lowest since the beginning of the pandemic," de Blasio said.

According to daily indicators, the city's confirmed positivity remains under 10%, and hospitalization rates are now down to 0.59 percent per 100,000.

"Again, we're seeing really steady progress, vaccinations making all the difference," the mayor added.

De Blasio also announced that senior centers in the city are reopening.

According to the mayor, outdoor activities can resume immediately while indoor, congregate activities are set to resume on June 14.

The centers will not require attendees to be vaccinated and participants are being advised to maintain social distancing.