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NYC Health Officials Pushing Masks Again

  • New York City health officials are once again calling for residents to mask up, citing high levels of COVID, flu and RSV cases.
  • According to NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan, the rise in respiratory viruses is the reason as to why the city’s health office is recommending masks, vaccinations and boosters.
  • “While respiratory viruses are spreading at high levels in NYC, there are common-sense ways to protect yourself and your loved ones this holiday season: vaccination, boosters, wearing a mask indoors or among crowds and staying home if you don’t feel well,” Vasan said in a tweet.
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