HUNTINGTON, N.Y. (WCBS 880) — Two hot spots for coronavirus cases have formed on Long Island as the pandemic continues to grow in New York State.
WCBS 880’s Sophia Hall reports one of the areas is in Huntington Station, where there are nearly 200 confirmed cases.
Suffolk County Legislature Dr. William Spencer says there are a number of reasons for the cluster, including a dense population.
A lot more people live in the Huntington area compared to the eastern part of Long Island, according to Hall, and more people are being tested in the area as well.
“Huntington has a diverse population. We have a large Hispanic population. There are cultural differences. The social distancing messages, I think for a lack of communication with regards to language. It's harder to get that message out there,” Spencer said.
He also said the St Patrick's Day Parade took place in Huntington on March 8, before many events were shut down to the public.
“That would have been a situation where you have a lot of people close together enjoying the festivities,” Spencer said,
Woodmere in Nassau County is also considered a hotspot for cases, another densely populated area.