NYC distributing more masks, tests as city hits high COVID-19 alert
New York City is ramping up the fight to stop the spread of COVID-19 amid a new wave of infections.
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May 16, 2022, 4:40 PM
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250ds agoNew York City is ramping up the fight to stop the spread of COVID-19 amid a new wave of infections.
Starting in June, an additional 16.5 million at-home COVID tests and 1 million high-quality masks will go out to 1,600 public schools and over 1,000 community organizations.
MORE: Health officials urge New Yorkers to wear masks in indoor spaces as NYC sees rise in new COVID cases
Officials say the additional tools will help fight the spread as the city approaches a high alert level.
This comes as the U.S. COVID death toll has hit 1 million less than 2 1/2 years into the outbreak.
