Breaking: De Blasio Urges New Yorkers to Mask Indoors But Stops Short of Reviving Mandate

During a press conference Monday, New York City mayor Bill de Blasio urged residents to resume mask-wearing indoors, regardless of vaccination status, per the CDC’s guidance reversal — but stopped short of reimposing a mandate.

He specified that face-coverings are already required for all New Yorkers in health care facilities such as hospitals, public transit, schools, and other congregate venues. Currently, unvaccinated individuals are asked to mask in all indoor and outdoor public settings.

The mayor mentioned during an appearance on CNN Friday that his administration plans to emphasize vaccination over masks, contending that the former is the most effective way to combat the pandemic.

“The main event is vaccination,” de Blasio said. “Masks can be helpful, but they don't change the basic reality. Vaccination does.”

De Blasio Urges New Yorkers to Mask Indoors But Stops Short of Reviving Mandate ‘The main event is vaccination,’ de Blasio said. ‘Masks can be helpful, but they don't change ... READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Follow Us & Share 19 West 44th Street, Suite 1701, New York, NY, 10036, USA Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.