Mayor-elect Eric Adams offered hope on Sunday that the days of children being forced to wear masks in New York City public schools may soon come to an end.
During an interview on CNN’s State of the Union, Adams indicated that he would be open to lifting the mask mandates in public schools sometime in 2022, provided it can be done safely and that COVID-19 cases continue to fall.
“We’re going to do it with the science, that is crucial to me,” said the mayor-elect, who takes office Jan. 1. “I think part of the development and socialization of a child is that smile. Not being able to see the smiles of our children, I believe, has a major impact. I think it’s imperative that we can find a safe way to do it.”