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New York state will no longer do contact tracing when someone tests positive for COVID-19, Gov. Kathy Hochul said this week. The change comes as the state launches a new website to provide guidance on when someone should take a test and what to do if their result is positive.
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New York Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett has tested positive for COVID-19, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday during a briefing that documented the worsening situation in the state as the omicron variant multiplies.
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Concerns about the spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus are growing, as the more contagious strain is beginning to take hold in New York. The state reported 21,000 new cases on Thursday, up more than 40% from the day before, and the highest one-day number since the pandemic began.