COVID Mask Mandate for NY Mass Transit Finally Ends; Rule Stays for Health Facilities

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Yes, NY's mask mandate for mass transit is no more. But it does stay in effect in certain places, Gov. Kathy Hochul said. Here's where.

New York's governor on Wednesday announced an end to a years-long COVID-19 rule that people had largely stopped heeding, and officials had stopped enforcing, months ago.

The MTA mask mandate implemented at the start of the pandemic is over, Gov. Kathy Hochul said. The rule also ends in for-hire vehicles, airports, homeless shelters, correctional facilities and detention centers statewide. It takes effect immediately. Masking requirements remain in effect for adult care facilities and other health facilities regulated by the state Department of Health, she added.

"Masks are encouraged but optional on our mass transit across our state of New York," Hochul said."If you choose not to have a mask, it's your own risk assessment. You make your own determination but do not judge your fellow passengers on what their choices are."

 

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November elections is the only reason this tyrant is letting up Vote her out!

KathyHochul thanks for lifting a mandate that no one has followed for 6 months. Definitely a victory for you.

Keep your ineffective masks on that are filthy and can cause respiratory illnesses.

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