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NY Governor Andrew Cuomo delivers COVID-19 update during April 6, 2020 press briefing

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Cuomo defends COVID-19 nursing home decisions in combative House committee hearing

Associated Press

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo began testifying Tuesday in a combative congressional subcommittee hearing centered on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic as the virus began to spread through the state's nursing homes in 2020.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says EG.5 or Eris, accounts for more than 20% of cases in the U.S. right now. Another strain called FL 1.5.1, or Fornax, accounts for more than 13% of cases. The CDC says it’s also is tracking a new variant, BA.2.86, with cases rising in the United States, Denmark and Israel.

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Students return to classrooms amid new COVID strains

Dave Lucas

Students are beginning to head back to the classroom for the fall semester, as new COVID variants emerge.

New York News

Cuomo Celebrates COVID Milestone By Lifting More Mandates

Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that he’s lifting all remaining state COVID-19 restrictions, including requirements for mask wearing and social…