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New York City to Drop Outdoor Mask Mandate for Public Schools on Monday

  • Adams said city would relax other rules in ‘next few weeks’
  • Covid cases, hospitalizations and deaths drop precipitously
U.S. Cities and States Are Easing Covid-19 Restrictions
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Students at New York City’s public schools will not have to wear masks outdoors when they return after a winter break Monday, the first step toward what Mayor Eric Adams said was a plan to ease Covid-19 mandates.

Masks will still be required inside for all students, staff and visitors of the largest U.S. school system, which has roughly 1 million students.