(WBEN Buffalo, NY) Governor Kathy Hochul says the emergence of a new strain of Coronovirus overseas is just one good reason to get vaccinated now.
The number released yesterday from Friday show the state 7-day positivity rate now up to 3.95-percent. Western New York's 7-day rate has climbed to 10.15-percent.
Erie county had 410 new cases and 10 new deaths reported. Niagara County reported 3 new deaths from Covid 19. Erie County's daily positivity rate Friday was very high at over 12-percent.
391 new COVID-19 cases confirmed for November 26 by ECDOH. 4,166 total cases over the past 7 days. 437 total new cases per 100,000 Erie County residents over the past 7 days. Total cases through November 26: 123,539. @HealthNYGov data at https://t.co/bUCPJy0NcZ /1 pic.twitter.com/8FfWpN5hbI
— Erie County Department of Health 😷 (@ECDOH) November 27, 2021
Here is the Governor's latest statement:
"With the emergence of the Omicron variant abroad and warning signs of spikes in cases this winter, the need for basic COVID safety procedures here in New York is more important than ever," Governor Hochul said. "If you've been waiting to get vaccinated, there's no better time to get your first shot. If you're eligible to get your booster, get it as soon as possible. And as always, make sure to follow basic pandemic safety measures like wearing a mask and washing your hands with soap and water."
As part of ongoing efforts to ramp up booster distribution, Governor Hochul is now requiring New York State nursing home and adult care facility operators and administrators to make booster doses available to all of their residents.
Today's data is summarized briefly below:
*Increase since data was last reported on Thursday, Nov. 25.
Test Results Reported - 91,415
Total Positive - 4,326
Percent Positive - 4.73%
7-Day Average Percent Positive - 3.95%
Patient Hospitalization - 2,696 (+113)*
Patients Newly Admitted - 637*
Patients in ICU - 513 (+4)*
Patients in ICU with Intubation - 280 (+34)*
Total Discharges - 214,686 (+440)*
New deaths reported by healthcare facilities through HERDS - 67
Total deaths reported by healthcare facilities through HERDS - 46,412
