New York State Announces New COVID-19 Face Covering/Mask Mandate

On Friday, December 10, 2021, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that effective Monday, December 13, 2021, all persons over two (2) years of age who are able to medically tolerate a face covering/mask, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a face covering/mask while in any NYS indoor public place, unless such place requires proof of full COVID-19 vaccination from all persons five (5) years of age or older, including staff, patrons, visitors and guests, as a condition of entry. The face covering/mask mandate is in effect until January 15, 2022, at which time the State said it will re-evaluate its next steps.

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