More omicron detected as hospitals strain under virus surge
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New York has announced three more cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus, bringing to eight the number of state cases linked to the new variant
New York announced three more cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus Saturday, bringing the number of state cases linked to the new variant to eight.
“The omicron variant is here, and as anticipated we are seeing the beginning of community spread," state Health Commissioner Mary Bassett said in a news release.
Seven of the cases have been found in New York City and one in Suffolk County.
The arrival of omicron comes as hospitals statewide continue to strain under a surge in coronavirus cases, most traced to the delta variant, along with staffing shortages.
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