To help slow the spread of the #DeltaVariant and reopen our economy safely, I'm announcing a series of universal mask measures.
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Face coverings for kids age 2+, all staff & visitors, are now required at @NYSOCFS-licensed/registered child care centers, home-based group family & family child care programs, after-school child care programs, and enrolled legally exempt group programs during operational hours.
New masking requirements will also apply to congregate programs and facilities licensed, registered, operated, certified or approved by @NYSomh, @NYSOASAS, @NYSOPWDD, @NYSOCFS, and @nysotda.
These universal mask requirements apply to anyone medically able to tolerate wearing a mask, regardless of vaccination status.
With Delta on the rise, requiring masks is a key part of slowing the spread, reopening our economy safely, and protecting vulnerable New Yorkers.
This new mask requirement ensures that children in our child care facilities receive the same protection as children in our schools.
We all want the pandemic to be over.
We all want to keep our kids safe.
We have the power to do it.
Let's get it done.
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When I became Governor, I made it clear that it was a top priority to get relief money out the door as fast as possible to NYers struggling from pandemic-related economic hardship.
Today I'm pleased to announce major progress in getting pandemic relief to NYers in need.
Close to $400M in rental assistance has been paid out—nearly double the amount in the past 3⃣ weeks
This will enable tenants at risk for eviction to stay in their homes and helping struggling landlords to recoup unpaid rent.
Starting September 15, $125M in new state funding through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program will be designated for middle-income renters previously ineligible.
Renters interested in applying for either federal or state assistance should visit otda.ny.gov/erap
✔️State agencies will coordinate a statewide public info campaign
✔️@HealthNYGov will develop & distribute provider guidance & education on abortion care
✔️DOH will update regulations to make medication abortions more accessible
There is also misinformation on abortion spreading throughout our nation.
Today, I urged Facebook to provide information on any current efforts to mitigate the spread of abortion misinformation online and to take new action to combat it.