New York State Supreme Court Drops Gov. Cathy Hochul’s Mask Mandate – CBS New York
New York (CBS New York) – Dr. Anthony FauciThe country’s top infectious disease expert said on Monday that Variable Omicron Infections in the United States could peak by mid-February.
With cases declining in the Northeast, New York State Supreme Court hit down Governor Cathy Hochulat the state level authorization mask, saying it is unconstitutional and violates state law.
Nassau County Administrator Bruce Blackman She opposed the authorization.
“Tomorrow morning, our schoolchildren will be able to go to school and will not have to wear masks, and these mandates are no longer in effect, with respect to all states in which the Supreme Court has ruled against the Governor and Commissioner of Health,” Blackman said Monday night.
Hochhol responded in a statement, “My responsibility as Governor is to protect New Yorkers during this public health crisis, and these actions help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and save lives. We strongly disagree with this ruling, and are pursuing every option to rescind it immediately.”
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Meanwhile, the Food and Drug Administration Revokes emergency use permission for Corona virus disease Antibody drugs from Regeneron and Eli Lilly. Both drug manufacturers said their drugs were less effective against Omicron.
in Connecticut, Governor Ned Lamont visited a school in Bridgeport To check safety measures related to coronavirus. He also highlighted his administration’s efforts to support school districts, including distributing COVID tests to students and staff.
And in New Jersey, students in Patterson He’s back in schools as in-person learning resumed on Monday. Schools switched to distance learning after the holiday break during the Omicron surge.
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