New York Records 3,250 New Cases, 161 Deaths in 24 Hours

New York on Sunday announced 3,250 new cases and 161 deaths from coronavirus disease in 24 hours. Data released by the state Department of Health show that the number of patients increased by 10.4%, from 29,158 on Saturday to 32,308 as of 9:30 pm on Sunday.

Likewise, the number of deaths jumped from 517 on Saturday to 678 on Sunday, representing an increase of 31.1%, according to the information.

A breakdown of the numbers by Boroughs (local governments) shows that Queens is the hardest hit, with no less than 10,373 cases and 219 deaths.

Brooklyn followed up with 8,451 infections and 168 fatalities; Third in the Bronx, with 6,145 confirmed cases and 153 deaths.

Manhattan followed with 5,438 infections and 94 deaths, while Staten Island is the least affected neighborhood, with 1,866 infections and 43 deaths.

New York is the epicenter of the US COVID-19 pandemic, which in turn is currently the global access point, with no less than 135,738 cases and 2,391 deaths as of Sunday.