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Governor Hochul also announced New York State has ordered one million tests that will be distributed to local health departments, plans to launch 40 new vaccination pop-up sites by the end of the year, and new marketing efforts to promote boosters and vaccines. Mary Bassett, updated New Yorkers on the Omicron variant and encouraged New Yorkers to get their vaccine and booster shot. I have already watched Governor Hochul take bold steps to protect New Yorkers and, Governor, I really look forward to joining you in this.'Įarlier this morning, Governor Hochul, with new Department of Health Commissioner Dr. I have enormous hope about our ability to tackle this big picture. I hope that all of you remember that there was something left in that box and that was hope. Bassett: 'It may seem like COVID has really opened up a Pandora's Box. And there's much more information that is still to be learned as we wait for the continued research from the CDC and others.'ĭr. It is the fourth variant that has arisen. And I want everyone to have the confidence that we can handle this. We are not defenseless against this variant.

This individual had spent time in New York City.We're not defenseless. Governor Hochul: 'Just recently, we learned from the Department of Health and Minnesota, that one of their constituents has tested positive for Omicron. New Yorkers Can Schedule Their Free COVID-19 Vaccine Here or Booster Dose Here Announces State Has Ordered 1 Million Testing Kits to Distribute to Local Health DepartmentsĪnnounces 40 New Pop-Up Vaccine Sites to Launch Before End of YearĪnnounces Six-Figure 'Boost Up NY' Social Media Campaign

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