New York's fight against the coronavirus continued to show signs of improvement as more than 74,000 test results in the last day found 572 new cases, a positive rate of 0.77%, Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office said on Sunday. 

Meanwhile, the number of patients hospitalized due to the virus fell to 472 cases, the lowest number since March 16. There are 110 people in ICUs, the lowest number since March 15, the governor's office said. 

 

 

Five people died of COVID-19; no deaths were reported in New York City. 

"New Yorkers should be proud that their hard work and discipline led to another day of record low numbers. Our hospitalizations, intubations and people in the ICU are the lowest they've been since mid-March -- that's a real achievement," Cuomo said in a statement. 

"But make no mistake: this virus is still surging in parts of the country and until there is a vaccine we cannot become numb or complacent about the risks we face. Local governments must continue to enforce public health guidance and we all must remember to be smart - follow the guidance, wear masks, socially distance and stay New York Tough!"