NY state records over 20,000 new cases for third day in a row
New York state recorded over 20,000 positive COVID-19 cases for the third day in a row, Gov. Kathy Hochul's office said.
Sunday's total of 22,478 positive cases is the new single-day record, according to the data.
Over 542 patients were admitted to hospitals across the state for COVID-19 symptoms over the last 24 hours, the governor's office said.
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There are 3,880 currently hospitalized in the state with the virus, the data showed.
Hochul reiterated her message to New Yorkers to get their vaccinations and boosters and follow health guidelines as the omicron variant continues to spread.
"This is not March of 2020, we are not defenseless," she said in a statement. "We have the tools to protect ourselves and the vulnerable loves ones in our families: Get vaccinated, get the booster and wear a mask when indoors or in large gatherings."
As of Sunday, 70.9% of all New York state residents have completed their vaccinations, the state data showed.