While the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention has eased mask wearing, New Yorkers who are
fully vaccinated can't completely get rid of their mask just yet.
Despite the CDC's
announcement that fully vaccinated people can take their masks off indoors and
outdoors, states can still enforce rules.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor
Bill de Blasio came together Thursday to clarify that masks in the state of New
York are still required at indoor establishments.
This means masks are still required at restaurants, businesses, public transportation, gyms and fitness centers.
However, Gov. Cuomo said his
team is working with doctors to review the new mask guidance and decide the
best option for New York.
This announcement comes as gyms and fitness centers are allowed to increase their
capacity to 50% today.