Explore the comprehensive COVID-19 Data Tracking Report for New York State, offering up-to-date insights into confirmed cases, diagnostic tests, hospitalizations, deaths, and vaccination trends. This detailed resource provides valuable data by county, demographic breakdowns, and public health implications, helping policymakers, healthcare professionals, and the public understand the ongoing impact of the pandemic.
Discover my thoughts on the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic in a recent interview with the University at Albany. I discuss my advocacy for an air quality census in New York schools and reflect on how the pandemic has influenced my professional goals. I highlight the ongoing public health issues we face, including low vaccination rates, high COVID-19 mortality, and systemic flaws exposed by the pandemic. My commitment to data transparency and strengthening public health collaborations continues to drive my work.
Discover how disparities in internet access are linked to lower COVID-19 vaccination rates in New York City. A new study by Isaac Michaels and colleagues, published in Preventing Chronic Disease, reveals that communities with limited internet access, particularly in the Bronx and Brooklyn, face significant barriers to vaccination. The research underscores the need for public health strategies that address digital inequities to protect vulnerable populations.