New York City Residents Told To Wear Masks In Indoor Public Settings In Response To Omicron Concerns

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The first case of the new COVID variant, Omicron, detected in North American has been confirmed in Ontario.

Mayor Bill de Blasio said while there are no known cases in New York City, it’s only a matter of time.

Health Commissioner Dr. Chokshi issued a mask advisory Monday, saying New Yorkers should wear masks at all times when inside in public settings. He said that includes people who are vaccinated or those who had already had COVID.

The health commissioner also urged people to get tested, especially after holiday travel and gatherings.

Gov. Kathy Hochul tweeted a similar message, saying it’s not a matter of if but when it comes to New York.

Omicron is just across the bridge in Ontario. It’s not a question of if it comes to New York, but when.

To everyone who has not yet been vaccinated, and especially those in Western New York: There’s no reason to wait. Get vaccinated. https://t.co/U004upgdHD

— Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) November 29, 2021

“Omicron is just across the bridge in Ontario. It’s not a question of if it comes to New York, but when,” the governor posted. “To everyone who has not yet been vaccinated, and especially those in Western New York: There’s no reason to wait. Get vaccinated.”

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Hochul and Mayor Bill de Blasio are both scheduled to hold press briefings Monday with the latest on the local response. You can watch live on CBSN New York.

from CBS New York https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2021/11/29/hochul-omicron-variant-local-response/
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