Fears of an Omicron-fueled winter surge has prompted state public health officials to institute a statewide mask mandate on indoor gatherings from this Wednesday until Jan. 15.

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Fears of an Omicron-fueled winter surge has prompted state public health officials to institute a statewide mask mandate on indoor gatherings from this Wednesday until Jan. 15.