The COVID-19 pandemic has killed more than 80,000 people in New York and nearly 1.13 million across the country, according to CDC tally

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To Karl Campanile

May 14, 2023 | 4:38 PM

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, officially ended have killed A staggering 80,000 New Yorkers, and a total of 1.13 million Americans, influence virtually every aspect of our lives.

According to the latest data compiled by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 80,485 people died in New York state during the COVID-19 emergency, about half of them in New York City.

The New York City area was the first area. the epicenter of The outbreak of the new coronavirus spread rapidly, but its rapid spread also affected other parts of the country.

From March 2020 to last week — federal law The emergency ended with congressional approval and President Biden. The virus has killed 1,127,928 Americans.

Some elected officials and public health experts are urging people, especially the elderly and those with weakened immune systems, to stay up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations.

“Although the federal public health emergency is over, we ask all New Yorkers to remain vigilant against COVID-19 and use all available tools to protect themselves and their loved ones,” Governor Kathy Hochul said. , to protect the safety and health of our communities.” The latest information on the novel coronavirus.

“Keep up-to-date on vaccine dosages and always test before any gathering or travel. If you test positive, talk to your doctor about possible treatments.”

Although the worst of the pandemic has passed, much remains remain.

“Declaring the pandemic over does not mean that all is well,” said Dr. Ayman El-Mohandes, dean of the City University School of Public Health.

El Mohandes said there were a significant number of patients. still suffering “Long-lived COVID-19” – long-lasting symptoms such as fog, respiratory problems, erectile dysfunction and hair loss.

He also noted that people who didn’t get a check-up for fear of contracting the coronavirus could be diagnosed with cancer that could have been caught earlier.

“We must remain sensitive to those who may take longer to recover. The pandemic is not over for them,” he said.

The spread of the new coronavirus has completely changed our way of life, especially in New York. It was terrifying. people moving in regional, unemploymentbusiness closure and Impact on students from school closures.

disadvantaged minority communities hit hardest.

“We have to keep in mind the fact that there is a deep-seated need in the community,” El-Mahandes said. “It is important that optimism blinds these persistent needs from a health perspective, a social perspective and an economic perspective.”

Before vaccines and drug treatments were widely available, the elderly and immunosuppressed people died the most. in a nursing home.

First responders, especially, risk their lives to save others. paramedics and paramedics Those who transported sick or dying COVID-19 patients to hospitals, and those who worked despite shortages of doctors, nurses and other medical staff. personal protective equipment to protect them.

The dean of the City University Health Department said lessons from the pandemic must be heeded by strengthening global communication and data sharing and involving poorer countries to prevent the spread of mutated strains.

“We are all working together on this issue. If we don’t address this situation globally, the situation will linger,” said El-Mahandes.