New York state now has 160,000 cases. The total number tested in the County is over 52,000; the positive number of cases in the county increased 1,117 since yesterday to 17,000. The county estimates that of the 17,000 total cases, 11,000 remain active with 1,139 hospitalized—a 10% hospitalization rate. We have not been provided with White Plains specific numbers today.
I put a call out to young people to craft a message to the White Plains Community on the importance of social distancing and they stepped up to the plate. Effective communication is vital and peer to peer communication is far more effective than lectures. Take a look at the video on the city’s facebook and twitter accounts! Great job Tigers!
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Remember we are standing together by staying apart!
Helpful links:
Westchester County Coronavirus information
NY State Coronavirus Information
White Plains Hospital Coronavirus Information
If you are experiencing symptoms associated with coronavirus, please call either the White Plains Hospital Hotline at (914) 681-2900 or the NYS Dept of Health Hotline at 1-888-364-3065. Professional staff will screen you over the phone by asking you a series of questions and assess your need for testing