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