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New York State backtracking on optional mask wearing in schools starting Monday
Make sure your child has a mask with them for school on Monday as the state has backtracked from its announcement making masks option for students.
Posted: Jun 6, 2021 10:41 PM
Posted By: Gary Liberatore
Albany, N.Y. - It appears New York State is backtracking on its Friday announcement that masks will become optional for students starting on Monday.
The state says it is waiting for clarification from the CDC before making the change.
New York State Commissioner of Health Howard Zucker sent out a letter on Sunday to all 700 school districts across the state stating just that.
State health officials on Friday signaled a dramatic easing of school-based masking requirements that could take effect as soon as Monday and allow districts to…
New York plans to loosen its requirements for students, teachers and staff to wear masks in schools as soon as Monday, its top health official wrote in a Friday letter.