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New York to lift statewide school mask mandate by March 2

New York’s statewide masking requirement in schools will be lifted by March 2, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Sunday, citing a dramatic drop in COVID-19 infections and new federal guidelines.

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Feb 27, 2022, 4:31 PM

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