Masks are not required in most places starting Wednesday, including the public transit, Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced.
“Department of Health will be issuing new guidance regarding masks based on the CDC guidance and starting today, masks will be optional,” she said during a press conference on Wednesday.
Masks are optional on public transportation, in for-hire vehicles, at airports, homeless shelters, correctional facilities, and detention centers, according to a statement posted on the state government website.
However, masks will continue to be required at adult care and health care facilities regulated by the state Department of Health, and in clinical settings regulated by the Office of Mental Health, Office of Addiction Services and Supports, and Office for People With Developmental Disabilities….