New York
Gov. Hochul outlines ‘Winter Plan 2.0’
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Albany, New York — In order to address the surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the highly contagious Omicron variant and holiday gatherings, Gov. Kathy Hochul has released the state’s plan.
Keeping kids in school, increasing mask and testing supplies, preventing illness and death, boosting vaccinations, and providing resources to local leaders, are part of Gov. Hochul’s 5-part plan.
Hochul is extending the state’s mandate requiring either proof of vaccination or masks for entry into businesses until February 1.
According to Hochul, extending the mandate is better than the alternative.
In order to help address a serious need in Albany County and the Capital Region, Hochul announced they are opening a mass testing site at Crossgates Mall.
According to Gov. Hochul, the state will continue to work with local leaders to get more people vaccinated.
The vaccines remain the best way you can protect yourself from hospitalizations and severe disease, health experts said.
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