Adams to scrap NYC vaccine passports, school mask rules barring spike in cases

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Adams to scrap NYC vaccine passports, school mask rules barring spike in cases

By David Meyer
February 27, 2022

Vaccine passports will no longer be required in New York City starting March 7, Mayor Eric Adams said Sunday — and he plans on lifting school mask mandates then, too, barring “unforeseen spikes” in COVID cases.

Adams said he plans on following Gov. Kathy Hochul’s lead in nixing masks in schools but would make the final determination this Friday.

“At the end of this week, we will evaluate the numbers and make a final announcement on Friday. If we see no unforeseen spikes and our numbers continue to show a low level of risk, New York City will remove the indoor mask mandate for public school children,” Hizzoner said in a statement.

But he said starting March 7, patrons at Big Apple restaurants, gyms and indoor venues will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination.

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2022/02/27/mayor-adams-to-scrap-nyc-vaccine-passports-school-mask-rules-barring-spike-in-cases/