As the country is experiencing a surge in cases from the Delta variant, in New York state, we're seeing an uptick in hospitalizations; CBS2's Cory James reports.
As the CDC reissued mask recommendations, local health departments say they're trying to alter their message to the public as they encourage people to protect themselves from COVID-19.
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