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Mark D. Levine

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31 Aug

Welcome signs of a late summer plateau in covid in NYC. (Although still at very high levels)

We need to keep pushing hard to avoid a fall surge.

Get vax'd. Wear a mask indoors. Get tested. Stay safe.

Less welcome trend: after a significant increase in vaccination earlier in the summer, the daily number of first does in NYC is falling again. Can't overstate how important it is that we turn this around.

Also plateauing in NYC: testing.

Increasing testing further will be a critical piece of our battle to prevent a fall surge. (Remember, even if you're vax'd, you should still get tested if you are exposed or have symptoms.)

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Mark D. Levine

@MarkLevineNYC

25 Aug

NEW: NYC Dept of Health has just published major analysis of breakthrough cases in NYC.

Key take-aways:
* Breakthrough cases, while still uncommon, have increased due to Delta.
* Vaccination still dramatically improves your odds, especially in avoiding hospitalization.

NYC data shows that since January (through to Aug 7):

Portion of fully vax'd NYers...
* Diagnosed w/ covid: 0.33%
* Hospitalized: 0.02%
* Died: 0.003%

Portion who are unvax'd among those...
* Diagnosed: 96.1%
* Hospitalized: 96.9%
* Died: 97.3%

Full white paper from NYC Dept of Health comparing outcomes for NYers vaccinated vs. unvaccinated: www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/dow…

Excellent FAQ on breakthrough cases: www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/dow…

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Mark D. Levine

@MarkLevineNYC

17 Aug

Starting today, a major new measure takes effect to slow the Delta surge in NYC:

==> Everyone aged 12+ is now required to show proof of vaccination for indoor dining, fitness, and entertainment.

Here are answers to some questions on how this works. 1/

Why is this necessary?
* Covid is surging in NYC. Since July, daily cases are up 10x & hospitalizations are up almost 5x. Restricting key indoor venues to people who are vax’d will make them far safer. And it will give an added incentive to those on the fence to get their vax. 2/

Where will this apply?
* The program, called #KeyToNYC, will apply to staff and patrons at a wide variety of indoor establishments: 3/

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Mark D. Levine

@MarkLevineNYC

16 Aug

Today:

==> City-run vax sites in NYC begin offering 3rd doses of Pfizer/Moderna to immunocompromised NYers. Via walk-in and appointment.

Here are some answers to questions about how this works. 1/

Who is eligible for a third dose?
* Below is a partial list of qualifying conditions. When in doubt, check with your doctor about whether you should get a 3rd dose. 2/

Do I need documentation to show I have a qualifying medical condition?
* No. It's via self-attestation.
3/

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Mark D. Levine

@MarkLevineNYC

15 Aug

We're a year and a half into this pandemic and we're still making people go to a test site and wait in line to get tested.

It's past time for mass rollout of in-home self testing.

It would make regular testing for everybody much easier, & would be a game change for schools. 1/

Frequent testing is critical to our fight against Delta--including for people who have been vaccinated, because of the small but real possibility that you could catch and spread Delta, even asymptomatically. 2/

After falling dramatically since last January, testing in NYC has been increasing again in recent weeks. BUT….

Now we are again running into that old problem: long lines (even 2+ hrs) at testing sites like CityMD, and lack of appointments at the City’s rapid test sites. 3/

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Mark D. Levine

@MarkLevineNYC

1 Aug

It’s been a week of whiplash news on covid, as the magnitude of the Delta threat becomes clearer.

What does this mean for you and your family? How worried should you be if you’re vax’d? How much should you change your behavior? Do you need a booster?

Here are some answers. 1/

Is Delta really that bad?
* For the unvaccinated, Delta is extremely dangerous—it's incredibly contagious (far more than the original strain), and probably more deadly. If you're one of the 2 million+ people in NYC who has yet to get a shot, it's urgent that you ACT NOW. 2/

Does the vaccine work against Delta?
* The vaccines continue to be extremely effective against Delta, offering incredibly strong protection against serious cases and death. The vast majority of people hospitalized with covid are unvaccinated. 3/

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