Governor Kathy Hochul directs the State Department of Health to institute a universal mask requirement in all public & private schools DOH will issue the requirement through regulatory action established by the Public Health and Health Planning Council. Hochul will also pursue options to mandate vaccines for school employees or require weekly testing for the unvaccinated.
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https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/first-day-office-governor-hochul-announces-comprehensive-plan-help-ensure-safe-productive