New York drops mask requirement on public transportation NEW YORK (AP) — New York state is dropping its mask requirement on public transportation thanks in part to the availability of new booster shots targeting the most common strain of COVID-19, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday. AP NEWS

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Masks will be encouraged but not required on buses and trains including the New York City subway system, Hochul said.

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Where to find the new omicron-specific Covid boosters, from Walgreens and CVS to local pharmacies and clinics

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To be eligible, you’ll need to have completed your primary vaccination series — and be at least two months out from your last dose of any Covid vaccine, according to the CDC. The agency’s advisors also say that if you’ve recently had Covid, you should consider waiting three months after testing negative before getting your updated booster.

Nearly 1 in 4 young adults in US treated for mental health during pandemic, CDC survey finds The share of US adults who received treatment for mental health grew throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data published Wednesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Deidre McPhillips, CNN CNN

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Overall, the CDC report found that the increase in mental health treatment was driven largely by adults under the age of 45.

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