Published 2 years ago

New York state ends mandatory Covid mask requirement in public places

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New York state is ending a 28-month-old Covid mandate requiring masks on public transport. The state introduced the mandate in April 2020 as the virus was spreading throughout New York City. Mask requirements are also being lifted for homeless shelters and prisons. But masks are still required in nursing homes, hospitals and other health-care facilities.

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BBC News

New York state ends 28-month mask mandate on public transport

Masks will no longer be required on public transport, in airports or ride-share vehicles.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

New York drops mask requirement on public transportation

NEW YORK (AP) — New York state is dropping its mask requirement on public transportation thanks in part to the availability of new booster shots targeting the most common strain of COVID-19, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday.

2 years ago·United States

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WION

New York state ends mandatory Covid mask requirement in public places

However, mask mandates are still in force in nursing homes, hospitals and other health-care facilities licensed by the state

2 years ago·Noida, India

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RNZ

New York state ends 28-month mask mandate on public transport

Masks will no longer be required on public transport, in airports or ride-share vehicles in the US state.

2 years ago·New Zealand

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ITN News

Mouth mask is not mandatory in the use of public transportation in New York State

New York State Authorities in America took steps to remove laws that had been enacted making mouth coverings mandatory in public transportation services.In April 2020, the State of New York enacted legislation making oral coverings mandatory. However, the New York State Governor stated that those laws would be removed after a 28-month period. Accordingly, the use of public transport services as well as at the airport is not mandatory for the use…

2 years ago·Sri Lanka

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