As health officials warn of rising Covid-19 infections and hospitalizations, the mayor of New York said the city would not reinstate mask mandates at this time.
More than 1 million people have died of Covid-19 in the US"I'm proud of what we are doing and how we are not allowing Covid to outstmart us," Mayor Eric Adams said during a Wednesday news conference, after he was asked about reinstating a mandate, specifically in the city's schools."We're staying prepared and not panicking.
White House warns the US can't buy updated Covid-19 vaccines 'for every American who wants one' without more fundingMuch of the city is vaccinated and booster numbers are increasing, the commissioner said, adding,"We have a strong mask culture in this city ... where people are taking those precautions on subways and indoor settings.
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