last week. at the same time it is higher than the 23% that we have seen a couple of weeks ago. here in new york city the positivity rates about 14%. a significant increase that has worried officials to a point that on friday they issued a recommendation for people that they once again continue to use those high-grade masks, especially in endure public spaces and crowded spaces as well. our goal is to make sure whatever we put in place will stem the infections, keep down hospitalizations, and keep dumbbells who will die from covid. reporter: the mayor added in spite of the recent increase the city is currently in a good and stable place when it comes to continuing on the road to reestablishing the pre-pandemic norms. in terms of