ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul warned Wednesday that New Yorkers are facing a potential triple threat as rising COVID-19, flu and RSV cases ahead of the holidays strain hospital resources.
In order to help alleviate potential overcrowding and staffing issues at hospitals, Hochul hinted that she may issue an executive order that would make it easier to bring in doctors and nurses from out of state as well as transfer workers in-state to hard-hit medical facilities.
State officials will also continue to monitor bed capacity and the need for transferring patients throughout the winter months.
