Holiday gatherings spark concern over uptick in COVID-19 cases
On Long Island, the positivity rate has been slowly going up over the past few weeks.
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Apr 18, 2022, 9:17 AM
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469ds agoAfter a long weekend of holiday celebrations, health officials are
concerned the area could see another uptick in COVID-19 cases.
On Long Island, the positivity rate has been slowly going up
over the past few weeks.
While some health experts encourage residents to wear a mask inside indoor
public places, Gov. Kathy Hochul says no mask mandates or shutdowns will be
coming back to New York.
As of April 14, the positivity rate on Long Island is
5.57%, but a month ago that rate was 1.67%.
Starting today, Philadelphia will be the first major city
to reinstate an indoor mask mandate due to a 55% increase in COVID-19 cases
over the last few weeks.
In New York, masks
will be required on public transportation for another two weeks. The mask
mandate was set to expire today but has been extended to May 3.
Experts warn residents that if they do not feel well, to
get tested.
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