NYC hospital admissions rise as COVID-19 cases spike

New York City is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases, leading to an increase in hospital admissions over the past month. Officials noted 500 recent admissions as the virus circulates alongside the start of flu season.
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The summer is over, and next up is flu season, but your symptoms could also be COVID-19. Right now, hospitals are seeing a spike in the virus. New COVID-19 cases have resulted in a surge in hospital admissions over the past month. Five hundred cases represent the highest level of admissions [...]
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