Is A Mask Mandate Coming Back To New York?
COVID-19 is still spreading across New York and new recommendations from the CDC are suggesting that if you are traveling into or through these counties you wear a make while indoors.
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Currently, there are five counties in New York State that are considered in the "high" range for COVID-19 cases and in those counties, the CDC is recommending that people wear masks while indoors to help slow the spread of the virus.
The five New York counties considered "high" for COVID-19 are:
- Bronx County
- Kings County (Brooklyn)
- Queens County
- Broome County
- Tioga County
In those five counties, the transmission of COVID-19 is very high. People should be wearing a mask when they are indoors and cannot social distance at least 6 feet.
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Taking a look at the COVID-19 transmission map, much of New York State is considered to be in the medium level for transmission.
In these counties, the CDC is recommending that people get the COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots.
Masks are still required to be worn at all healthcare facilities across New York State and are optional in correctional facilities, homeless shelters, airports, and on public transit.
These New York State guidelines could change if we see an increase in the amount of COVID-19 cases in the state.
Currently, New York is one of the states with the highest Flu cases in the country, and adding more COVID-19-positive cases could put a strain on the healthcare system in the state.
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