A State Supreme Court judge rules Gov. Kathy Hochul’s public areas mask mandate is unconstitutional. It went into effect last month and runs through Feb. 1. The State Department of Health said it will appeal and the Education Department said schools must continue to require masks.
Sources:
https://www.lohud.com/story/news/education/2022/01/24/judge-strikes-down-new-york-mask-mandate/9205840002/
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BREAKING: NYS Education Department says schools must continue to follow the mask rule. pic.twitter.com/EKyIKiGrYM
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