New York City is poised to hit the high Covid-19 alert level in the coming days, prompting health officials to strongly recommend mask-wearing in public indoor spaces.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued an advisory on Monday urging all residents to wear high-quality masks, such as KN95 and N95s, when indoors or in shared settings like grocery stores, building lobbies, offices or stores.New York City has been in a ‘medium’ Covid-19 alert since May 2, after surpassing the threshold of 200 new cases each day per 100,000 residents over a seven day period.
The advisory also urges people at a high risk of severe illnesses and death from the coronavirus, especially those older than 65 and those who are unvaccinated, to continue wearing a mask. Earlier this month, the mayor announced the distribution of an additional 16.
‘It’s never been easier for New Yorkers to get a free at-home test, a high-quality mask, or access COVID-19 treatments in New York City,’ Adams said. ‘At-home tests and masks provide reliable and convenient ways for New Yorkers to confidently and safely protect themselves and others and allow them to enjoy our city. I encourage all New Yorkers to go out and pick up a free at-home test as soon as they can to remain prepared, to mask up in indoor public settings, and to take advantage of the life-saving treatments we now have readily available to fight this virus.
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