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Cuomo: Most COVID Rules End When 70% of NY Adults Have 1 Dose, Schools Keep Masks Indoors
70%. That’s the magic number. When New York administers at least one vaccine dose to 70% of its adult population, virtually all remaining COVID restrictions will be lifted across commercial and social settings, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday. As of Monday, the Empire State is a little shy of that goal, currently sitting at 68.6 percent as, the governor said….
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NY to Eliminate Indoor Mask Rule for Schools, Camps Monday; NYC To Keep Mask Requirement
UPDATE: New York education officials clarify that until the CDC responds to the state’s letter, indoor mask requirements will on be adjusted. New York plans to eliminate its indoor mask requirement for students and adults in schools and camps statewide starting Monday barring any objection from the CDC, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday. At that point, mask use will...
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In-School Vaccines Coming for NYC Kids; Cuomo Reveals 1st College Scholarship Winners
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced the first 10 winners of his new full four-year scholarship vaccine incentive program for New Yorkers age 12 to 17; 40 more full rides will be raffled off in the next four weeks
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Cuomo: NY to Lift Mask, Social Distancing Mandates for the Fully Vaccinated Wednesday
New York state will adopt the CDC’s new mask and social distancing guidance for fully vaccinated people starting Wednesday, the same day the three tri-states are poised to lift most remaining virus restrictions, Gov. Andrew Cuomo says. Masks are still required on public transit, in nursing homes, in homeless shelters, correctional facilities, schools and healthcare facilities across the state...
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Love Free Stuff? NY Rolls Out Suite of Incentives to Get People Vaccinated as Rates Plunge
With nearly all remaining tri-state coronavirus restrictions set to lift in just 10 days, two questions seem to be top of mind for many: When can I take off my mask and will cases surge again come fall? America’s top infectious disease expert has an answer to both.
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NYC Pitches Free Vaccines for Tourists in Bid to Expedite Post-Pandemic Recovery
New York City is getting creative when it comes to vaccinations.
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Broadway Tix Go on Sale Thursday for Full Sept. Shows; Yankees, Mets Debut Vax-Only Seats
The governor’s latest announcements mark some of New York’s biggest recovery moves to date as it looks to move beyond the devastating pandemic.
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Cuomo: Most NY, NJ Capacity Restrictions to End Starting May 19; Social Distancing (Mostly) Stays
By the end of May, the only core COVID restrictions that will be left in New York are social distancing, masking and capacity limits at stadiums.
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Cuomo to End Virus Curfews, Allow Bar Seating in NYC; NJ Says No Change to Outdoor Masking
New York City’s food and nightlife scene is about to get a huge renovation. Meanwhile, the city is still evaluating the newly relaxed CDC guidelines to determine how best to apply them locally.
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NY Adopts New CDC Mask Guidance, Cuomo Says; Top City Adviser Warns of Challenges
The new guidance is expected to include one set of recommendations for fully vaccinated people and another for those who aren’t. But will New York adopt the change immediately?
