NYC officials: Older and at-risk people should limit outside activities amid COVID surge
With COVID-19 hospitalizations climbing, older New Yorkers and people with medical issues were urged by city officials Tuesday to limit activities outside their homes.
New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Dave Chokshi joined Mayor Bill de Blasio at his daily briefing to announce the advisory aimed at those most at risk from the virus: people over 64 years old and people with underlying health conditions like cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
“That means stopping nonessential activities, staying in as much as possible and avoiding social activities outside of your household,” Chokshi said.