Mayor Kim Janey, who made the comments after being asked about New York City's proof of vaccination requirements, said Thursday she regretted invoking slavery and birtherism.
The surge in pediatric infections worries doctors, especially on the cusp of flu season, saying Covid's potential impact on kids is "beyond what flu would ever do."
The Healthy Start Act allows pregnant mothers to serve their sentences in community alternatives, such as halfway houses or addiction rehabilitation centers.