Despite a scramble to vaccinate people as quickly as possible, the seven-day average rate of positive test results across more than 50 ZIP codes in these and other New York City neighborhoods remains over 10 percent, according to the most recently available city data. [Health experts are wondering if officials will mull new steps and restrictions.] Need for precautionsThe rates underscore the need for people to adhere to public health guidelines, experts and officials say. Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Sunday that the seven-day average positive test rate citywide was 8.82 percent, with more than 4,500 new cases and 273 new hospitalizations. Officials note that the high rates are occurring despite an indoor dining ban, low transmission in schools and many companies still sticking to remote work.

Source: New York Times January 25, 2021 10:07 UTC