New York City’s top doctor Tuesday warned that those vulnerable to COVID-19, as well as their household members and caregivers, should stay in when possible — and wear masks “at all times.”
“Effective immediately, the City’s Health Commissioner is advising older adults and people with underlying health conditions who are at an increased risk of severe COVID-related illness to limit activities outside the home, except leaving home to travel to work or school, or for essential purposes including medical care, grocery shopping or pharmacy necessities,” the de Blasio administration said in a statement.
“The advisory also applies to household members and caregivers of these individuals,” the notice said.
“Those covered by this advisory should also wear a face covering at all times indoors and outdoors — including when around members of their own household who have known exposure to COVID-19, are experiencing symptoms of the virus, or frequently interact with the public,” the statement said.
“Additionally, to limit your interactions with other people as much as possible, individuals covered by the advisory are advised not to have guests in their homes except for necessary caregivers and to avoid travel within and outside of New York City,” the statement said.
City Health Commissioner Dave Chokshi appeared with Mayor Bill de Blasio and other city officials at a press conference Tuesday — when Hizzoner said the city’s daily latest positive-test rate was 5.7 percent, or nearly a percentage point over its warning threshold.
