New York governor declares 'disaster emergency' over rising COVID-19 infection rates

'Disaster emergency' declared in New York

Update: 2021-11-27 07:17 GMT

Travelers line up for a COVID-19 test during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in the Manhattan borough of New York City. (Reuters Photo)

New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued a COVID-19 "disaster emergency" declaration on Friday, citing increasing rates of infections and hospitalizations.