New York State has five confirmed cases of infections with the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, State Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday, asking her fellow citizens not to panic and to get vaccinated.
“Let it be clear: there is no need to be alarmed. We knew this variant would come and we have the tools to stop the spread, ”of the COVID-19 epidemic, wrote on Twitter the chief executive of New York State, who has nearly 20 million inhabitants.
“Get vaccinated. Get your booster dose. Wear your mask, ”urged Ms. Hochul, when the United States currently has eight confirmed cases of this new variant of the coronavirus.
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