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State expands mask mandate to include kids ages two and older

Posted on September 16, 2021 at 7:56 am by Brett Levine

FILE - In this May 18, 2021 file photo, fifth graders wearing face masks are seated at proper social distancing during a music class at the Milton Elementary School in Rye, N.Y. As the nation closes out a school year marred by the pandemic, some states are now starting to release new standardized test scores that offer an early glimpse at just how far students have fallen behind — with some states reporting that the turbulent year has reversed years of progress across every academic subject. New York, Georgia and some other states pushed to cancel testing for a second year so schools could focus on classroom learning. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

East Farmingdale, NY- New York State has expanded the mask mandate for children now including all kids ages two and older at all daycare and childcare settings and congregate programs. Also all staff, teachers and visitors will be required to wear masks inside daycare and other group settings, regardless of vaccination status. The requirements apply to anyone medically able to tolerate wearing a mask, regardless of vaccination status.

Photo: FILE – In this May 18, 2021 file photo, fifth graders wearing face masks are seated at proper social distancing during a music class at the Milton Elementary School in Rye, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)