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Gov. Hochul updates on COVID progress: Hospitalizations up from last year, down from 2022

Gov. Hochul updates on COVID progress: Hospitalizations up from last year, down from 2022 (FILE)

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Governor Kathy Hochul provided New Yorkers an update on COVID-19 Saturday, as new variants contribute to increases in hospitalizations in parts of New York state and around the country.

With social gatherings increasing during summer months, and high temperatures forcing people indoors, Gov. Hochul reminds New Yorkers to get tested if they have symptoms, follow the usual precautions including current CDC guidance, stay current with COVID-19 vaccines and seek appropriate treatments if necessary.

COVID-19 hospitalizations are currently well above the rates seen at this time last year, but well below the rates seen during the same period in 2022.

To view current COVID guidance, see here.

New York State Department of Health continues to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 isolation guidance.

Most health insurance plans will cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines, without the need for co-pays. Those who are uninsured, or whose insurance does not cover the updated vaccine, will have access to the shots free of charge through community health centers; local, tribal, or territorial health departments; and pharmacies participating in the HHS Bridge Access Program.

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