A COVID-19 Subvariant is spreading in the Tri-state area.

Is it time to start wearing a mask indoors again? According to Yale Immunobiology Professor Dr. Akiko Iwasaki, masking is a way to protect yourself from the Omicron XBB 1.5 subvariant now spreading in the Northeastern region of the United States.

Check out the CDC Data Tracker for detailed information on COVID-19 variants and subvariants. In addition to wearing a mask, practice social distancing and get a subvariant vaccine once available.