Health officials are worried about over 60 counties and over 100 ZIP codes across the Hudson Valley and New York State where COVID continues to spread at alarming rates.
The COVID-19 variants spreading in New York are a "cause for concern," and there's been talk of bringing indoor mask-wearing back, even for those that are vaccinated.
Don't throw away those face coverings just yet. Despite mask mandates being dropped in many states across the country, health officials say you still need to wear them, even if you're fully vaccinated.