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COVID-19 cases on the rise in New York City as BA.5 becomes dominant subvariant

By CBS New York Team

Updated on: July 5, 2022 / 11:23 PM EDT / CBS New York

COVID cases on the rise in New York City as BA.5 dominates U.S.

NEW YORK - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the Omicron subvariant BA.5 is now dominating the United States.

In New York City, meanwhile, new COVID cases are on the rise.

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Parts of Queens have positivity rates over 24%.

Citywide transmission rates are back at the highest levels we've seen since May.

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