During World War II, the U.S. mobilized almost every sector of its economy to prepare for war. Detroit stopped making cars and started manufacturing tanks, dress manufacturers pivoted to parachute canopies, families bought Victory bonds, and women went to work on assembly lines in numbers never seen before in history.

Add to this the ultimate sacrifice that so many families made by sending their husbands and sons into battles thousands of miles from home.

Eighty years ago, families across America, Republicans, and Democrats, gave up meat, sugar, firewood, and even medicine so that our troops could save the world from fascism.

Today, we’re fighting another kind of war – a war against an enemy too small to kill with guns, but as deadly as a Nazi’s Walther P-38.

In today’s daily battle, we are asked to forgo socializing with family and friends and to wear masks in public. Some of us are being asked to give up our livelihoods, or stay home with our young children to prevent the virus’ spread.

It isn’t easy, but would your grandfather have had a problem with these measures if it meant saving the life of a loved one? A neighbor? A friend? A stranger?

According to the governor’s office on Tuesday, the statewide COVID-19 positivity rate is quickly creeping up toward 3%, and is on track to get worse.

"Remember the experts said, 'Beware the fall.' It gets cold, people start to stay indoors, college students start to come home and there's less outdoor activity. That's the spike we're seeing go up now, and we are now going into the holiday season and 37 days of increased social interaction," Governor Cuomo said. 

Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul discussed COVID-19 fatigue on Capital Tonight, and how everyone, including our elected officials, is bracing themselves for the sacrifices that are required, 'Beware the fall.' It gets cold, people start to stay indoors, college students start to come home and there's less outdoor activity. That's the spike we're seeing go up now, and we are now going into the holiday season and 37 days of increased social interaction," Governor Cuomo said. 

Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul discussed COVID-19 fatigue on Capital Tonight, and how everyone, including elected officials, is bracing themselves for the sacrifices that are required.