On Feb. 27, NY Governor Kathy Hochul lifted the mask mandate for students and teachers, effective Wed. March 2. Saying “The times has come,” Hochul said, ” Our top priority has always been keeping kids in school and making sure our classrooms are safe. Now, with COVID cases declining by 98% since the Omicron peak and updated @CDCgov guidance in place, we will lift the statewide school mask requirement this coming Wednesday.”
“While the statewide mask requirement in schools will no longer be in effect, we’re still taking precautions. New York will distribute more than 20 million tests to school districts across the state. Masks will still be required in certain settings, like healthcare facilities,” said Hochul.
“Most importantly, I want to extend my gratitude to New Yorkers for their hard work to keep us all safe. It wasn’t always easy, but students, educators and parents stepped up to fight this pandemic. We’ve reached this exciting milestone because of your hard work. Thank you,” said that Governor, whose press conference can be watched at the link below.
