New York state will adopt the CDC’s new mask and social distancing guidance for fully vaccinated people starting Wednesday, Gov. Cuomo announced today
Masks are still required on public transit, in nursing homes, in homeless shelters, correctional facilities, schools and healthcare facilities across the state in accordance with the new federal guidelines,
Private venues can still impose additional rules as they see fit.
Target, Starbucks and other retailers have ease mask mandates for fully vaccinated customers.
Walmart, Costco and Trader Joe’s are also allowing customers to shop without mask if they are fully vaccinated.
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