New York Governor Orders People To Wear Face Coverings

Governor Cuomo announced a mandate for face coverings in New York due to the high number of COVID-19 cases. The executive order will take effect three days after the announcement. Masks are required in public settings where social distancing is not possible. Noncompliance may lead to civil penalties. New York reports around 2000 new cases daily, and New Jersey has similar face-covering orders. The CDC advises all Americans to wear masks when social distancing is not feasible.

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