By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/watch-live-you-may-think-you-are-a-superhero-youre-really-not-cuomo-warns-as-new-york-coronavirus-cases-grow Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: ‘You’re really not’ a superhero, Cuomo warns as NY virus cases grow Health Mar 25, 2020 12:58 PM EDT ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in the state has climbed to 3,800, with close to 900 in intensive care. New York officials are keeping a close eye on already-stressed hospitals as the number of cases is projected to rise for perhaps three more weeks. Cuomo said Wednesday that as many as 140,000 hospital beds may be needed in a state with 53,000. The state has more than 30,000 confirmed cases and 285 deaths. The nation-high figures are driven mostly by New York City. “You may think you are a superhero. You’re really not,” Cuomo said, as he urged New Yorkers to stay home to help slow the spread of the virus. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in the state has climbed to 3,800, with close to 900 in intensive care. New York officials are keeping a close eye on already-stressed hospitals as the number of cases is projected to rise for perhaps three more weeks. Cuomo said Wednesday that as many as 140,000 hospital beds may be needed in a state with 53,000. The state has more than 30,000 confirmed cases and 285 deaths. The nation-high figures are driven mostly by New York City. “You may think you are a superhero. You’re really not,” Cuomo said, as he urged New Yorkers to stay home to help slow the spread of the virus. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now