Forest Hills Covid-19 Rate Remains High Compared To Borough: Data

FOREST HILLS, QUEENS – With RSV cases on the rise citywide, Queens residents might want a reminder of the Covid-19 rates in their neighborhoods.

During the week that ended on Sunday, the seven-day positivity average in Forest Hills was higher compared to the overall rate in Queens and the city.

Forest Hills’ positivity average was 13 percent, compared to Queens’ 11.88 percent and the city’s 11.11 percent, according to the city.

Still, the rate represents a drop in cases compared to the prior week, when the rate stood at 14.25 percent through Nov. 5.

Kew Gardens’ rate is even higher, jumping to 18.9 percent through Sunday, a 4 percent increase from the week before.

The seven-day positivity average in Rego Park dropped slightly to 13.06 percent through Sunday.