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COVID-19 cases rise statewide; Long Island infection rate nears 10%

Health officials say the spike is driven by a highly contagious new subvariant.

News 12 Staff

May 10, 2022, 11:19 AM

Updated 940 days ago

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Health officials are issuing a new warning as COVID-19 cases rise across the state and on Long Island.
Health officials say the spike is driven by a highly contagious new subvariant.
For the first time since January, New York has reported over 10,000 cases of COVID-19.
On Long Island, the seven-day average of cases is at 9.84%.
Doctors say the best way to protect yourself is to get vaccinated and boosted.