New York State Department of Health Updates COVID-19 Mask Guidance for Health Care Settings
Aligning With Federal CDC Recommendations, Required Masking in Health Care Settings to End Feb. 12; Operators Advised to Implement Mask Policies for Facilities Based on CDC Guidance and Transmission Levels
ALBANY, N.Y. (February 10, 2023) – The New York State Department of Health today issued a COVID-19 advisory for the use of masks and face coverings in health care facilities, aligning the State's guidance with the latest federal recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).