New York City could face another coronavirus explosion after gaining control of its first devastating spike in March and April, medical experts say. A combination of colder weather and students' return to school, however, could change that, according to a Wednesday report from Politico. "The second wave is a misconception: It’s the omnipresent risk of explosive spread," Tom Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told the outlet. Some city hospitals including Northwell, Mount Sinai and NYU Langone Health are already stockpiling supplies, Politico reported. CUOMO ALLOWS LOWER-RISK NY YOUTH SPORTS TO RESUME IN SEPTEMBERBut medical centers also may face a staff shortage after New York medical staff were deployed across the country to help other states battling the virus, according to the outlet.

Source: Fox News August 29, 2020 19:52 UTC