New York Lifts Mask Mandate in Most Places, Including Public Transit

New York Lifts Mask Mandate in Most Places, Including Public Transit
A woman wearing a mask rides the subway in New York City on Oct. 12, 2021. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
Allen Zhong
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Masks are not required in most places starting Wednesday, including the public transit, Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced.

“Department of Health will be issuing new guidance regarding masks based on the CDC guidance and starting today, masks will be optional,” she said during a press conference on Wednesday.

Allen Zhong
Allen Zhong
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Allen Zhong is a long-time writer and reporter for The Epoch Times. He joined the Epoch Media Group in 2012. His main focus is on U.S. politics. Send him your story ideas: [email protected]
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