No masks in most indoor places starting Wednesday: Cuomo

New York will finally adopt new federal indoor mask guidelines that say those vaccinated against COVID-19 can ditch face coverings, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday — after refusing to green-light them last week.

Vaccinated New Yorkers will be clear to go mask-free in most indoor settings beginning Wednesday, Cuomo announced at a press conference. “We have to reopen smart. We have to reopen with a cautious eye, but we have to get back to life,” he said. “Effective this Wednesday, we’re going to adopt the CDC’s new guidance and regulations on masks and social distancing for vaccinated people.”