County Executive Latimer: 72% of people tested for COVID-19 in Westchester test negative
County Executive George Latimer says that 72% of people tested for COVID-19 in Westchester test negative.
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May 11, 2020, 3:01 PM
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Updated 1,537 days ago
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County Executive George Latimer says that 72% of people tested for COVID-19 in Westchester test negative.
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BRIEFING NOTES:
- There are over 31,000 coronavirus cases in the county, with 1,227 virus-related deaths. Latimer says there are 3,377 active cases.
- He says there were 11,000 active cases just one month ago.
- Latimer says there are less than 500 hospitalizations from COVID-19.
- He says 112,663 people have been tested for COVID-19, and that 72% of people tested for the virus test negative.
- Latimer says Westchester County Center is testing for antibodies, and will likely test 450 people Monday. He also says North Westchester Hospital will start antibody testing.
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