New York City Health Officials Admit Omicron Subvariant Is More Likely to "Infect" Vaccinated People - And Yet Continue to Urge Residents to Get Vaccinated

Health officials in New York City are alerting its vaccinated residents or those previously infected with COVID-19, stating they “may be” at a higher risk of contracting the infectious Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5. In December, New York City health officials are “strongly urging” residents to wear face masks indoors or among crowds as ‘tridemic’ cases rise. NYC Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan said in a statement that “vaccination, boosters, and wearing a mask indoors” can help stop the spread of the virus. “While respiratory viruses are spreading at high levels in NYC,...