Health officials urge New Yorkers in most communities to wear masks indoors
NEW YORK - New York state's Health Department is urging New Yorkers in most communities to wear masks indoors.
Health officials say all but one county is now considered medium or high risk as the Omicron subvariant continues to spread.
"As we closely monitor the numbers and as case levels remain high across the state, now is the time for every New Yorker to get vaccinated and boosted, test following exposure or symptoms, and stay home if unwell, even if you initially test negative on an at-home test. If you test positive, consult with your provider about treatments," said state Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett.
| Cases Per 100K Population - 7-day Average | | |
| 4/28/2022 | 5/5/2022 | 5/12/2022 |
Capital Region | 44.76 | 52.42 | 55.63 |
Central New York | 49.44 | 43.02 | 36.84 |
Finger Lakes | 46.14 | 41.87 | 43.33 |
Long Island | 34.68 | 45.67 | 59.53 |
Mid-Hudson | 30.14 | 39.98 | 51.22 |
Mohawk Valley | 52.13 | 49.04 | 47.13 |
New York City | 25.42 | 40.50 | 44.34 |
North Country | 37.37 | 35.22 | 40.41 |
Southern Tier | 51.90 | 50.48 | 51.97 |
Western New York | 54.98 | 58.49 | 64.13 |
Statewide | 34.50 | 43.73 | 49.26 |
Forty-five counties are considered high risk.
The Bronx is the only county considered low risk.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is asking New Yorkers to take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID.
Check statewide variant data at coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-variant-data.
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