A Whole New World: New York State and City Changes to Mask and Vaccine Mandates
New York State and City leaders are taking steps to remove many of the restrictions put in place during the pandemic. On February 10, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul lifted New York State’s “mask-or-vaccine” requirement for indoor businesses. Local mask mandates still apply, however, and individual businesses may continue to require that patrons wear masks indoors.
Effective March 2, 2022, New York State’s mask mandate for K-12 schools was lifted. However, localities within the state may choose to keep a mask mandate in place. New York City’s mask mandate for schools is expected to be lifted on March 7, 2022. The mask mandate remains in place for all public universities in the state (in both the SUNY and CUNY systems). Effective March 7, 2022, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is expected to end the “Key to NYC” requirements that were put in place by the de Blasio administration.
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- Jeffrey P. Englander Partner & Co-Chair, Labor & Employment
- jenglander@morrisoncohen.com
- Keith A. Markel Partner & Co-Chair, Labor & Employment; Co-Chair, Luxury Brands
- kmarkel@morrisoncohen.com
- Cassandra N. Branch Associate
- cbranch@morrisoncohen.com
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