NY Gov. Kathy Hochul tests positive for COVID-19

New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks during a Covid-19 press conference on February 09, 2022 in New York City. Governor Hochul announced the end of the New York state indoor mask mandate, effective tomorrow February 10th. Masks will still be require at schools, nursing homes, hospitals, bus and train stations. The mask mandate for schools will be evaluated upon return from winter break.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks during a Covid-19 press conference on February 09, 2022 in New York City. Governor Hochul announced the end of the New York state indoor mask mandate, effective tomorrow February 10th. Masks will still be require at schools, nursing homes, hospitals, bus and train stations. The mask mandate for schools will be evaluated upon return from winter break. Photo credit Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

ALBANY, N.Y. (1010 WINS) -- New York Governor Kathy Hochul tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday.

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The governor announced she’s sick on Twitter and said she’s asymptomatic.

“Today I tested positive for COVID-19,” said Hochul. “Thankfully, I’m vaccinated and boosted, and I’m asymptomatic. I’ll be isolating and working remotely this week.”

Hochul reminded New Yorkers to get vaccinated, test frequently and isolate when sick.

The governor's positive test comes as New York City infection rates continue to climb, stoking fears of a fifth wave.

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