In New York, where the spread of the new coronavirus was the most serious in the United States, a parade was held to honor medical professionals who were at the forefront of treating patients, and a large number of citizens gathered to applaud. It was.
On the 7th, New York City held a parade celebrating the "essential workers" who took the risk of infection and supported the lives of citizens as the infection of the new coronavirus spread.
More than 1,000 people, including police officers and medical workers in white coats, participated in the parade called "local heroes," and while the confetti danced, the citizens waved to the large number of citizens who gathered along the road, and the citizens said, " "Thank you" and gave a big applause.
In New York, the spread of infection became the most serious in the United States at one point, and last year, the annual events such as Halloween and Thanksgiving were canceled, and it was the first time in two years that a large-scale parade was held.
Currently, the positive rate of the test has decreased to 0.9% on average for 7 days due to the progress of vaccination with the new coronavirus in addition to infection control.
A local woman who visited the parade said, "As the infection of the new corona spreads, those who have continued to work at the forefront for us are the true heroes. I am happy to congratulate you." I did.