Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday ordered that masks must be worn in all indoor public places unless the business or venue has a vaccination requirement.
Hochul said she was making the move as COVID-19 numbers surge throughout the state, and are expected to worsen with the holiday season and winter weather as people move indoors.
The measure is effective Dec. 13 until Jan. 15.
“As governor, my two top priorities are to protect the health of New Yorkers and to protect the health of our economy. The temporary measures I am taking today will help accomplish this through the holiday season,” she said.
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