‘Finally, they can breathe’: Parents, tots celebrate mask-free NYC preschoolsBy Valentina Jaramillo, Reuven Fenton and Gabrielle Fonrouge
June 13, 2022
Big Apple toddlers were all smiles Monday as they and their parents celebrated the first day of preschool without face coverings since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Mayor Eric Adams lifted the city’s controversial kiddie mask mandate only last week — when some programs were already done for the school year and others had mere days or weeks left.
“I’m relieved because finally they can breathe, thank God,” said Queens mom Kat Povgoreanu, who was with her 4-year-old daughter Amelia outside P.S. 070Q on Monday afternoon.
“It’s one less thing to worry about now, especially when it’s this hot.”
On Thursday, Adams announced that the masks would be optional for youngsters ages 2 to 4 in public schools, daycare centers and other city-run settings starting Monday, after intense public pressure from parents who wanted him to lift the mandate.
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Source:
https://nypost.com/2022/06/13/finally-they-can-breathe-parents-tots-celebrate-mask-free-nyc-preschools/
