Cuomo: NY to Lift Mask, Social Distancing Mandates for the Fully Vaccinated Wednesday | News 4 Now
Published Date: 5/17/2021
Source: NBC New York
New York state will adopt the CDC's new mask and social distancing guidance for fully vaccinated people starting Wednesday, the same day the three tri-states are poised to lift most remaining virus restrictions, Gov. Andrew Cuomo says. Masks are still required on public transit, in nursing homes, in homeless shelters, correctional facilities, schools and healthcare facilities across the state in accordance with the new federal guidelines, the governor said Monday. Private venues can still impose additional rules as they see fit, but the longstanding statewide executive order on masks that has been in place since April 2020 will be gone in less than 48 hours. People who are immunocompromised or are unvaccinated should continue to wear masks and socially distance, Cuomo added. #News4Now #NBC4NY