New York's indoor mask mandate for businesses will be lifted Thursday
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New York State's statewide indoor mask mandate will be lifted when it expires on Thursday.
"New Yorkers, this is what we've waited for. Tremendous progress after two long years. We're not done, but this is trending in a very, very good direction," Governor Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday.
For the last two months, customers and workers have been required to cover their faces or show proof of COVID-19 vaccination in most indoor settings. As CBS New York reports, the change marks a promising shift in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
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