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. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! 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. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now