New York City Ends Its Coronavirus Alert System As Cases Rise

July 1, 2022, 6:19 PM UTC

New York City health officials have ended its Covid-19 alert system that informed residents about periods of higher transmission of the virus.

The change took place this week and visitors to the city’s website are now met with a message that reads: “We are evaluating the city’s COVID Alert system. Check back here for updates in the coming weeks.”

Before the color-coded alert categorization was dropped, the city was last at a ‘medium risk level’ on Tuesday with New Yorkers being encouraged to continue wearing a mask in public indoor settings. While the masking guidance remains the same, the website ...

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