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New Studies Say Millions Of New Yorkers May Have Had Coronavirus Infections, Most Without Knowing It

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State statistics show that the number of positive COVID-19 tests among those being tested is declining county-wide, a sign that the number of people actually becoming infected anew is falling steadily.

State statistics show that the number of positive COVID-19 tests among those being tested is declining county-wide, a sign that the number of people actually becoming infected anew is falling steadily.

The number of positive cases detected during testing has been falling steadily, a sign that the spread of the coronavirus is slowing.

The number of positive cases detected during testing has been falling steadily, a sign that the spread of the coronavirus is slowing. Graphic by Steve Abramson

authorMichael Wright on Apr 30, 2020
An ongoing study conducted by New York State indicated that as many as 17 percent of the people living on Long Island, and perhaps as many as 20 percent of... more

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