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Making the rounds mask-free: Mayor Adams tours East Village businesses on first day without mask or vaccine mandates in NYC

By Dean Moses Posted on March 7, 2022
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Mayor Eric Adams toured the East Village Monday where he spoke with restaurant owners following his decision to lift COVID-19 safety protocols, which took effect today.

On March 4, Adams announced that eateries will no longer be required to observe vaccine cards in order to allow New Yorkers to dine in their establishments, a decision that came after infection rates hit a record low. With the mandates now lifted, Adams worked his way through the East Village on March 7, speaking with local business owners.

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Making the rounds mask-free: Mayor Adams tours East Village businesses on first day without mask or vaccine mandates in NYC

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