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COVID-19: Hochul Announces 'Major Action' To Address Winter Surge COVID-19: Hochul Announces 'Major Action' To Address Winter Surge
Covid-19: Hochul Announces 'Major Action' To Address Winter Surge With a rise in COVID-19 cases expected to continue during the holiday season, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced major new measures to address a winter surge. Masks will be required to be worn in all indoor public places unless businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement, Hochul said. The new business and venue requirements extend to both patrons and staff. The measure is effective Monday, Dec. 13, until Saturday, Jan. 15, when the state will re-evaluate based on current conditions.  "I share New Yorkers’ frustration that we are not past this pandemic, but the winter surge …