NYC Drops COVID Alert System Amid “High” Case Level

The New York Times reports:

New York City suddenly removed its color-coded coronavirus alert system this week just as newer Omicron subvariants are fueling another rise in cases and hospitalizations.

Mayor Eric Adams and health officials quietly took down the city’s high profile alert system that warned New Yorkers when they were at a greater risk of catching the virus and should consider taking more precautions.

Now the city’s website reads: “We are re-evaluating the city’s Covid Alert system. Check back here for updates in the coming weeks.” The city was at the medium risk level on Tuesday, and the city’s website now says “there are currently high transmission levels of Covid-19 throughout the city.”

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New York City suddenly removed its high profile, color-coded coronavirus alert system this week — just as newer Omicron subvariants are fueling another rise in cases and hospitalizations. https://t.co/HdMSEeUi4K

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