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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to drop the state’s strict indoor mask mandate as the surge in Covid-19 cases as cases and hospitalizations continue to fall in all regions.
The health measure, is set to expire Thursday. It requires businesses to ensure customers were fully vaccinated or wear masks indoors at all times. It marks a turning point in the state’s response to the pandemic as the prolonged safety protocols has left the public weary and provoked legal challenges and protests.
The move likely won’t affect areas that have federal mask requirements, such public transportation and airplanes. Localities with their own strict guidance may also continue to require masks.
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