Ambulances are responding to a surge of fatal or near-fatal heart attacks suffered by New Yorkers whose true health issue may be COVID-19, FDNY data shows.
NBC News was provided with raw numbers by FDNY data analysts who have been comparing the number of cardiac arrest calls this year to last year. The difference is stark.
From March 20 to April 5, 2019, there were an average 69 cardiac calls a day in New York City, with an average of 27 deaths, meaning 39 percent of the calls.For the same time period this year, there were an average 195 cardiac calls a day with an average of 129 deaths, meaning 66 percent of those calls involved a death.From March 30 to April 5, 2019, there were an average 69 calls a day for cardiac patients and 26 deaths, meaning 38 percent of the calls.
The numbers for Sunday, April 5, were the highest yet. Out of 322 cardiac calls, 241, or almost 75 percent, ended in death.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
A Look At The New Nightlife In New York City During The Coronavirus PandemicWith non-essential businesses closed and people ordered to stay home, the city that never sleeps has dramatically slowed down.
Consulte Mais informação »
Coronavirus spread may be leveling off in New York, New Jersey; vigilance urgedThe governors of New York and New Jersey pointed to tentative signs on Monday that the coronavirus outbreak was starting to plateau but warned against complacency as the nationwide death toll topped 10,000 and the number of known U.S. infections surpassed 350,000.
Consulte Mais informação »
New data on New York coronavirus deaths: Most had these underlying illnesses; 61% were menThe majority of New York’s more than 4,700 coronavirus deaths were men, and 86% of all deaths were among people who had underlying illnesses.
Consulte Mais informação »
Where to get tested near you in New York, New Jersey, Louisiana and moreTesting is prioritized for those who are symptomatic in most states.
Consulte Mais informação »
Broadway Shutdown Extends to June 7 as Coronavirus Cases Surge in New York CityThe curtain will remain down on Broadway for even longer than planned. On Wednesday, the Broadway League — the national trade association that represents the…
Consulte Mais informação »
New York City Shuts Down All Public Basketball Courts, 51% of Rims RemovedOfficials in New York City are making sure the famous public basketball courts are not a hub for the coronavirus ... they've shut down ALL public courts and have begun removing rims.
Consulte Mais informação »