NEW YORK — New York Metropolis college students and employees will not be required to put on masks on the grounds outdoors colleges subsequent week.
Chancellor David Banks introduced the change Friday morning, saying it would begin Monday.
“All through the pandemic, our colleges have remained among the most secure areas for our college students and employees, due to our gold normal well being and security protocol,” he mentioned in an announcement. “I’m so happy that we’re capable of make this thrilling announcement and safely enable college students and employees to take away their masks when open air at NYC public colleges.”
Masks will nonetheless be required for everybody inside college buildings.
Gov. Kathy Hochul has mentioned her workforce will reassess the statewide school mask mandate after college students return from winter break.
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