New York is launching a Back to School COVID 19 testing program to make testing for students and staff widely available and convenient. I'm also immediately directing the Department of Health to institute universal masking for anyone entering our schools. Later this week, I'll announce a series of school related policies that will be concise and consistent, giving the school districts what they have been asking for. (04:02–04:11)
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