Health Commissioner Vasan on Omicron Latest

The Brian Lehrer Show | Apr 21, 2022

First, New York City Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan, MD, PhD, talks about the latest guidance, as omicron case counts increase while federal mask mandates on travel end.

Then, listeners call in to report on masking practices in their neighborhoods.

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