Live updates: New York Governor defends response to virus
ABC News
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is defending her handling of the coronavirus, insisting that the state acted early and did all it could against the rapid spread of the omicron variant
ALBANY, N.Y. -- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has defended her response to the coronavirus, insisting that the state acted early and did all it could against the omicron variant's rapid spread.
Hochul also told a news conference Friday that the state is shortening the amount of time essential workers must stay home after testing positive.
Fully vaccinated people in health care and other frontline fields can return to work after five days instead of 10 if they’re not showing symptoms or if their symptoms are resolving. They must also wear masks on the job. Some Republican officials have called the mask mandate an overreach.
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