New York City’s NBC News affiliate reports:
Face masks and vaccine cards, two essentials in the everyday lives of New Yorkers, are starting to get phased out in the city whose leaders are looking to return daily life to pre-pandemic habits.
On Sunday, Mayor Eric Adams announced his intention to reverse the city’s “Key2NYC” policy, which currently requires anyone 5 and older to show proof of vaccination in order to enter most public spaces, such as restaurants, bars, gyms and grocery stores.
He also said he wants to end the indoor mask requirement for students and staff in schools across the city. Those steps, some of the biggest in New York City’s move toward a return to pre-pandemic life, would start Monday, March 7.
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New York City’s #COVID numbers continue to go down.
So long as our indicators show a low level of risk and we see no surprises this week, on Monday, March 7 we will also remove the vaccination requirements for Key2NYC — meaning indoor dining, fitness and entertainment venues.
— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) February 27, 2022
We’re taking this week to give business owners the time to adapt while we monitor the numbers to ensure we are making the best public health decisions for the people of New York.
— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) February 27, 2022
I want to thank the millions of New Yorkers who masked up and helped us reach unprecedented levels of vaccinations.
I also want to thank @GovKathyHochul for her partnership in the fight against #COVID19 and for making clear that our parents should be part of this conversation.
— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) February 27, 2022