5 cases of the Omicron COVID variant detected in New York-Says Governor Hochul

Five cases of the omicron COVID variant have been detected in New York, Governor Kathy Hochul said Thursday.

The news came hours after officials confirmed a man who attended a convention in Manhattan in late November tested positive for the variant.

“This is not cause for alarm,” Hochul said. “We knew this variant was coming and we have the tools to stop the spread.”

New York State has confirmed five cases of the omicron variant.

Let me be clear: This is not cause for alarm. We knew this variant was coming and we have the tools to stop the spread.

Get your vaccine. Get your booster. Wear your mask.
— Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) December 2, 2021

Mayor Bill de Blasio said there were likely more cases in the city.

“We’re assuming in New York City there is community spread at this point,” he said.

Join me, @GovKathyHochul, and @NYCHealthCommr live from City Hall for an update on the Omicron variant in New York City. https://t.co/2FkCO6h8lC
— Mayor Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) December 2, 2021

De Blasio and NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Dave Chokshi urged people to mask up indoors and get vaccinated.

(This is a developing story and will be updated)

Comments