It is critical people adhere to the federal government’s request so New York City does not become “another seeding point” for the rest of the country, said Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
“The idea, if you look at the statistics, it’s disturbing, about one per 1,000 of these individuals are infected,” Fauci said. “That’s about eight to ten times more than in other areas. Which means when they go to another place, for their own safety, they have got to be careful, monitor themselves.”
More than 14,700 confirmed coronavirus cases have been detected in New York City and 131 people have died, the city said Tuesday morning. Over 2,200 people are hospitalized, including at least 525 in intensive care units.
Vice President Mike Pence encouraged people who were recently in New York City to monitor their temperature and other symptoms closely.
“We have to deal with the New York City metropolitan area as a high-risk area, and for that reason we are taking these steps and asking for the cooperation of the American people,” Pence said.
Amanda Eisenberg contributed to this report.
Source: politico.com
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