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Cases of the omicron variant have been reported across the tri-state leaving some residents wondering what to do about upcoming holiday travel and events. NBC New York spoke to several top doctors on how to navigate the holidays. Dr. Jeannie Kenkare, Chief Medical Officer at PhysicianOne, does not believe this is time to panic or cancel plans. If case numbers…

The omicron COVID variant is a growing cause of concern during the holiday season as New Yorkers anticipate travel and group events, but should we cancel plans? Here’s what several experts suggest. News 4’s Linda Gaudino reports.

This Wednesday, Sept. 1, a psychologist will join “Today in New York” to address your questions on mental health during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and how to best approach the challenges as kids prepare to go back to school. Submit your questions using the form below and see all the questions and answers from our Aug. 25 Ask the Doctor…

Dr. Jennifer Haythe, an assistant professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at Columbia, answers your questions about COVID-19 and going back to school.

NBC News Medical Contributor, Dr. Kavita Patel, answers your Coronavirus questions.

NBC News Science Contributor, Dr. Joseph Fair, answers your Coronavirus questions.

Dr. Joseph Fair, an NBC News Science Contributor answers your Coronavirus questions.

NBC News Science Contributor, Dr. Kavita Patel, answers your Coronavirus questions.

Dr. Joseph Fair, an NBC News science contributor, answers questions about COVID-19.

Dr.Lipi Roy answers questions about Coronavirus.

Dr. Lipi Roy answers all your Coronavirus questions.

SOMOS Chief Medical Officer Jacqueline Delmont says the next four weeks are when we’ll if school closures and extreme measures being taking by local governments will help slow the spread of coronavirus.

A doctor joined “Today in New York” on Wednesday to address questions submitted by NBC New York’s viewers regarding COVID-19 and how to protect children as the delta variant spreads and students prepare to return to school. Dr. Jennifer Haythe, an assistant professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at Columbia, offered some key answers. See those below...

Dr. Eric Cioe-Pena, director of Global Health at Northwell Health, joined NBC New York Wednesday to address questions submitted by viewers regarding the novel coronavirus, its disease COVID-19 and how to protect yourself as the virus spreads.

NBC New York is taking your questions about the coronavirus – what to do, how to do it, who’s most at risk and anything else about this fast-spreading disease that’s on your mind. Submit questions to the doctor below. We will hold periodic live webcasts and on-air interviews to answer them. Loading…

Dr. John Torres, medical correspondent for NBC News and an emergency room physician, joins NBC New York at 2 p.m. Friday to address questions submitted by viewers regarding the novel coronavirus, its disease COVID-19 and how to protect your family as the virus spreads. Loading…

Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, a pediatrician at Columbia University, joined NBC New York to address questions submitted by viewers regarding the novel coronavirus, its disease COVID-19 and how to protect your family as the virus spreads. Watch the full Q&A below.

Dr. Teresa Amato, the chair of emergency medicine at LIJ Forest Hills, answers your questions about the novel coronavirus outbreak and COVID-19.

Dr. Teresa Murray Amato, director of emergency medicine at Northwell Health’s LIJ Forest Hills, joined NBC New York to address questions submitted by viewers regarding the novel coronavirus, its disease COVID-19 and how to protect yourself as the virus spreads. Watch the interview above (fast-forward to the 5:15 mark for the best viewing experience).

Dr. Eric Cioe-Pena of Northwell Health answers your questions about the novel coronavirus.