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May 3, 2022

New York Raises Coronavirus Risk Level to "Medium"
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New York City has raised its COVID-19 risk level to medium as cases
continue a steady rise across the U.S., led by northeastern states.
Officially, New York City is recording about 2,500 new cases a day, but
those numbers are likely a significant undercount due to the growth of
at-home testing. On Monday, Mayor Eric Adams, who recently recovered
from COVID-19, said he wasn't prepared to close down the city again but
would consider reimposing public health measures like mask mandates and
requiring proof of vaccination at some venues.


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