NY state diagnosed its first case of COVID-19 61 days ago. But, looking at some of the flu like illness we saw in January and February that tested negative for influenza, chances are the virus has been here for a longer period of time. 61 days of “NY on Pause” is beginning to try some
Both local and statewide reports continue to be optimistic. I think we can safely say we have “flattened the curve” and have probably passed the apex of the “surge.” Hospitalization rates, ICU admissions and intubations are down. Deaths, still at 481 yesterday, are trending downward but still represent tragic loss from this virus. Locally the
Last week we passed the 1 month mark of “NY on Pause.” Scientific models predicted that week to be the “apex” for NY and although we still see about 2000 new cases of COVID-19 per day in NY state, intubations, hospital and ICU admissions are significantly less, but the number of NY deaths remains pretty
Social Distancing: Why 6 feet? A very good explanation for social distancing with 3D simulations published in the NY Times today. The Sunday NY Times has so many good links this week that I may just send one a day to help us get through yet another week of the new reality. At least the
40 days since the first case of COVID-19, with some pretty awful predictions by “think tanks,” New Yorkers might actually be at the “apex” with a much lower “plateau” than expected. (worst case predictions – green and orange), effects of quarantine (red and yellow), where we are today (purple). The crisis is definitely not over,
Sidewalk art from my neighbor!The message is (to paraphrase)Better Days AheadApril Social Distance Brings May Continued Existence The messages from Albany and locally are cautiously optimistic. We may be seeing a plateauing trend of new cases, hospitalizations and intubations. (orange line – without social distancing etc, blue line – with social distancing and staying home,
Happy Saturday. The news from Governor Cuomo is much the same so Harper says, “Stay Calm and Stay At Home”
I just finished my 3rd Zoom call/webinar today. 2 were to find out the state of our area from the leaders at Accountable Health Partners of UR Med and the state of the state from Governor Cuomo. With the sun shining, a traffic noise so reduced when we walked Harper this morning, I had a
As we get further into the COVID-19 pandemic, I find myself looking for something different to report. Today is much of the same news and statistics. In Monroe County, the percent positive cases continues to trickle upwards. As of today 8.87% of tests were positive. That still means that over 91% of those ill enough
As we enter the 3rd week of COVID-19 shut downs, we at Lewis Pediatrics remain open and available if you need us. I think we all need to take a moment and count all the positive changes that the “shutdown” has brought. As Mrs. Lewis, Harper and I walked around our neighborhood for the 3rd
