Andrew Cuomo: “Masks must be required in high risk areas.”

“And we have to act before it becomes critical. Here's my advice. School opening is approaching. Teachers must be vaccinated for their protection and for our children's protection. Masks must be required in high risk areas. And private businesses must mandate proof of vaccination for large gatherings. Now, this simply will not happen without a state law mandating that it happen. Local politics are too intense.” (09:27–09:31)

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