Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul cautioned New Yorkers as flu cases across the state rise.
VIDEO of the event is available on YouTube here and in TV quality (h.264, mp4) format here.
AUDIO of the event is available here.
A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below:
I want to acknowledge that flu season is here again. And it has gone up – the number of flu cases in the State of New York is now defined as prevalent in the state, that's a new category. The flu is prevalent here in New York, they are up 25 percent over one week. Hospitalizations are up 30 percent. Very, very sad to report that there have been two pediatric deaths related to flu.
So, I want to make sure that everyone is reminded to get their flu shots. I had mine a couple days ago. And it's really important that we keep ourselves and our families safe.