New York's coronavirus infection rate remains largely flat, with more than 70,000 test results in the last day finding an infection rate of just over 1 percent, Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office said Friday.

The state's infection rate over the last several days has continued to hover at around 1 percent. Hospitalizations were reduced by 25 cases to 826 patients. Eight people died of COVID-19, Cuomo's office said.

What You Need To Know


  • COVID-19 infection rate staying mostly flat, at a little more than 1 percent

  • Hospitalizations down 25 statewide in recent days

  • Governor stresses continued precautionary measures to keep virus at bay

Overall, 73,558 tests found 786 positive cases, a rate of 1.06 percent.

Cuomo, in a statement, urged New Yorkers to continue to take precautions to prevent the spread of the virus.

"New York's COVID-19 numbers are stable and continue to trend in the right direction, but amid an alarming spike in cases throughout the nation and reports of lack of compliance here at home, it's vitally important that residents continue practicing the behaviors that have successfully bent the curve," Cuomo said.

"We know that wearing a mask, washing your hands and social distancing are effective tools for fighting this virus — and now is the time to redouble those efforts. Continue to be New York Tough this weekend and show this nation the path forward while keeping your loved ones safe!"

Coronavirus cases are spiking in other parts of the country after New York and the northeast were hammered by the pandemic in March and April.