New York nears 4% COVID-19 positivity rate and 42 die as second wave spreads, Gov. Cuomo says

NEW YORK — New York continues to grapple with a holiday COVID-19 outbreak that shows no signs of easing. The state recorded an overall positive test rate of just under 4% Saturday, the highest number recorded in more than six months. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state’s policy of targeting clusters was effective up to a point but conceded that New York is now facing a challenge of general …