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December 21, 2021

New York Confirms Record Number of Coronavirus Infections for Fourth Straight Day
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New York state confirmed a record number of daily infections for the
fourth straight day Monday, with Omicron now accounting for 90% of
cases. Among those testing positive was Dr. Mary Bassett, New York's
acting health commissioner. Bassett, who is fully vaccinated and
received a booster shot, reported no symptoms.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday the Omicron surge could
peak within weeks. He said the city will rely on more testing and a
vaccine mandate for private businesses rather than another wide-scale
lockdown.

Mayor Bill de Blasio: "COVID is bad for business. Shutdowns are bad for
business. Restrictions are bad for business. We can't let that happen
again. And so the mandates that we put in place are the way forward."



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