New York to require all people to wear masks when in public
By Nathaniel Weixel - 04/15/20 02:04 PM EDT
Anyone outside in public in New York will be required to wear a mask or some kind of face covering under a new executive order from Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D).
Cuomo on Wednesday said the order will apply only in situations where you can't be physically distant from other people, like riding public transit.
“If you are going to be in a situation, in public, where you come into contact with other people in a situation that is not socially distanced you must have a mask or a cloth covering nose and mouth,†Cuomo said.
Cuomo said there will be a three-day window before the order takes effect to make sure everyone can get into compliance. Local governments would enforce the order, but they won't be issuing fines yet, he said.
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