‘It's Coming': NY Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Potential Omicron Spike

‘It's Coming': NY Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Potential Omicron Spike: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency ahead of potential COVID-19 spikes this winter due to the already-circulating Delta and newly-identified Omicron variants of coronavirus. The declaration, which goes into effect on Dec. 3, will allow the state to acquire pandemic-fighting supplies, increase hospital capacity and fight potential staffing shortages. It would also allow the state...

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