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Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that the updated COVID-19 vaccine will be available through New York state in the coming days.

“The vaccine has always been the best way to protect yourself and your community against COVID-19, and this updated vaccine addresses newer strains of the virus that are currently circulating,” Hochul said.

Watch Hochul's COVID-19 briefing below:

The governor said she is requiring that all nursing homes in the state make the new vaccine available to residents.

During a news conference Wednesday morning, Hochul also encouraged New Yorkers to ask their health care provider about other vaccines, including flu and RSV.