NEW YORK — Incoming New York Governor Kathy Hochul said on Sunday that she supported mask mandates for children in school as a necessary safety step for helping New York get through a new wave of COVID-19 infections. She added however that she would remain flexible and consider all options as the circumstances of the pandemic continue to change. The United States is experiencing a new surge in the COVID-19 pandemic, driven by the more infectious Delta variant and dipping vaccination rates. “I’m willing to speak to our legislative leaders and to take whatever action I need to to protect people,” she said. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy PolicyRead Next

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 15, 2021 15:11 UTC