It's Day 9 of the MLB Lockout 🥎🔒.
On #TheUpdate this Friday, there's a late new development regarding COVID-19 restrictions in the State of New York. Facing a winter surge in infections, Governor Hochul says that masks will be required in all indoor public places unless the business or venue implements a vaccine requirement. It'll be in effect from December 13th to January 15th, after which the state will reevaluate. This comes as 32 upstate hospitals have suspended non-essential elective surgeries under an emergency order from Hochul. Back in late October, Attorney General Letitia James announced that she was running for governor. Now, she's suspended her campaign, saying instead that she'll run for re-election in her current position. She said in a statement that she needs to continue her work as AG, citing "a number of important investigations and cases" underway.
And this winter, motorists may find themselves stuck on snowy highways or have their travel delayed due to a shortage of snowplow driver's. States from Washington to Pennsylvania, and even some in the Rocky Mountains are having trouble finding enough people willing to take the comparatively low-paying jobs that require a Commerical Driver's Licence, and often entail works at odd hours in the most dangerous of conditions. ❄️🚒
