New York state repeals mandatory mask in closed places, but city must maintain

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Cartaz orienta para uso de máscara dentro da Penn Station, em Nova York

Poster guides the use of a mask inside Penn Station, in New York| Photo: EFE/EPA/SARAH YENESEL

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul suspended this Wednesday (9) the obligation to wear a face mask in closed public places, in force since in December of last year, although it allows different municipalities, companies or cities to continue to maintain it.

This Wednesday will be the last day of mandatory use of the mask, said the governor in a press interview.

In addition, it clarified that the obligation remains in place for children in schools, at a time when Omicron cases have dropped dramatically to levels below those of November 2000, after a worrisome outbreak in early January.

Hochul said that the order of wearing masks in the spaces School fees will remain in effect until at least the mid-winter vacation, which begins the next day 17.

Mandatory use of the mask facial was in effect in all types of closed spaces, including commerce, public transport and private companies, under penalty of a fine of US$ 1 thousand, which was applied to employees of cafeterias and restaurants in surprise inspections.

The mayor of the city of New York, Eric Adams, did not clarify whether he is in favor of maintaining the obligation, but the New York Post newspaper assured that the city will exercise its autonomy and will not apply the suspension of the measure announced by Hochul.

On Tuesday (8), five states – Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, California and Oregon – have announced plans to relax face mask requirements. ials in schools and other closed spaces in the coming weeks.

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Hochul said that the order of wearing masks in the spaces School fees will remain in effect until at least the mid-winter vacation, which begins the next day 17.

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