Hochul: School mask mandate could be dropped if COVID rates drop after holidays

Gov. Kathy Hochul said dropping the mask requirement in schools might happen if New York is in a good place, COVID-wise, after the holiday season.

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Hochul: School mask mandate could be dropped if COVID rates drop after holidays

Gov. Kathy Hochul said dropping the mask requirement in schools might happen if New York is in a good place, COVID-wise, after the holiday season.

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