Hospitals & EMS in NYC are more strained now than at any point since spring 2020. One reason: too many people calling 911 or going to ER with only mild covid symptoms, or just wanting a test.

A reminder of CDC guidance on when covid symptoms require emergency medical attention.

If your symptoms fall short of this, contact your primary care provider. If you don't have one, or can't get through to them, call 212-COVID19 to be connected to care in @NYCHealthSystem. pic.twitter.com/GzBjMFEaH9

— Mark D. Levine (@MarkLevineNYC) January 4, 2022