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United States · May 17, 2021 · 9:01 PM UTCNew York lifts mask requirements for the vaccinated, California waits

New York state this week will drop face mask requirements in most public spaces for people vaccinated against COVID-19, conforming with the latest U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Monday.

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