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Concerns about the spread of the omicron variant of COVID-19 are growing, as the more contagious version of the virus 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 single day case total since the pandemic began.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul is warning that the state could face rapidly rising rates of COVID-19 in the coming weeks, based on early data and trends in Europe, where waves of the disease have often preceded surges in the U.S.
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Onondaga County's Health Commissioner recommends masks, vaccinations and a return to increased testing in schools to help stem the rising COVID Delta variant. Dr. Indu Gupta's report also includes guidance on sports, after-school activities, bus rides, visitors, etc.
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Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon announced Monday that anyone exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms will have to quarantine while they wait for their test results, a policy that was first instituted at the start of the pandemic.
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New COVID-19 infections in New York State have risen each day since July 12, more than tripling in that time, with most due to the Delta Variant. Numbers are currently lower than we saw at the height of the pandemic, but local medical experts say this variant can cause more concerns than before.
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Schools have been planning to get back to as much of normal as they can, including in-person classes. But health realities can change, so masks, barriers and virtual learning remain options. Comments from Liverpool Schools Superintendent .
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Two Central New York laboratories were selected by the State to help identify and monitor COVID-19 variants.