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Klepack: Booster shots still vital

2 years ago in Community, COVID 19, Local

Klepack: Booster shots still vital

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ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) — Tompkins County’s medical director believes boosters remain important in the fight against COVID-19. 

Doctor William Klepack says we are still in a pandemic. 

Klepack also says some people remain vulnerable to the virus. 

Earlier this month the mask mandate for public transportation was lifted, and Tompkins County suspended its mask advisory in June. 

FULL INTERVIEW: Dr. Klepack on Ithaca’s Morning News

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