In New York City, USA, as of the 19th, the number of new infections of the new coronavirus reported on the 1st exceeded 15,000, the highest ever.
With the rapid spread of the mutant virus, the Omicron strain, the Mayor of New York City has announced that it will provide $ 100 to those who have been vaccinated for a limited time.
According to statistics from the state of New York, USA, as of 19th, the number of new coronavirus infections reported on the 1st exceeded 15,000, the highest number ever.
In addition, the CDC = Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is estimated to account for 92% of infected people in New York and New Jersey, and measures to prevent the spread of Omicron strains are urgently needed.
Under these circumstances, on the 21st, Mayor De Blasio of New York City announced at a press conference a new measure to pay $ 100 to those who received additional vaccinations from the 21st to the 31st at the vaccination venue operated by the city etc. did.
The mayor has also announced that he will increase the number of new laboratories to check for infections by more than 20.
Mayor De Blasio reiterated his desire to avoid "lockdown", which severely restricts going out and economic activities by advancing booster vaccinations and tests, and urged citizens to cooperate.