In New York City, reported cases jumped from 183 to 5,151 within six days. So far, about 8,377 have tested positive in the state of New York.
A dark Broadway. Empty streets. Shuttered bars and restaurants. A statewide order for millions of residents to stay home. And thousands of reported coronavirus cases.About 8,377 have tested positive in the state of New York.In New York City, reported cases jumped from 183 to 5,151 within six days. "To give you perspective, that is now about one-third of all the coronavirus cases in the United States of America," de Blasio said.
""When you do 8,000 tests, the numbers are going to go up exponentially," he said. But as the numbers continue to rise both in the city and across the state, healthcare professionals have raised concern about how long medical supplies will last and whether beds and staff will continue to be enough.
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