New York confirmed four new cases of the vacillating COVID-19 Omicron on Monday for a total of twelve cases in the state, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
The cases have been confirmed by sequencing the SARS-CoV-2 virus by the Wadsworth Center of the New York State Department of Health. Two of the new cases are from Suffolk County and two are from Oneida County.
The Democrat did not release more details about the people who tested positive, whether they were vaccinated or whether any had traveled abroad.
The other confirmed cases so far in the state are: a 67-year-old woman on Long Island who had recently traveled to South Africa, residents of Brooklyn and Queens, and another case from New York City. In addition to the three confirmed cases over the weekend in the Big Apple.
“Four more cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 have been identified in New York State. With the new variant in circulation, the best way to stay safe and prevent serious illness during the holiday season is to get vaccinated or given a shot. reinforcement, “said Governor Hochul. “With more friends and family gathered indoors this time of year, we have the tools to fight this pandemic, and you can protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated and encouraging others to inject and get the mask. We will continue to work with local leaders to provide the latest updates and make sure they have what they need to help prevent the spread of this virus. “
