Judge Temporarily Reinstates New York Mask Mandate

The New York mask mandate has been reinstated after an appeals court judge reversed a lower court's decision. The lower court had ruled that the governor's administration lacked the constitutional authority to enforce mask-wearing. The mandate is currently set to remain in effect until February 1st.

What was the reason for the reinstatement of the mask mandate in New York?

What is the current status of the mask mandate as of the latest information?

What did the appeals court judge reverse?

What authority did the governor's administration lack according to the lower court's decision?

Until when is the mask mandate scheduled to be in place?