Despite the Governor dropping mask mandates in New York, including in schools starting March 2, there are 11 counties in the state where the Center for Disease Control (CDC) says masks should still be worn.
Following the announcement from New York Governor Hochul that the state would drop its indoor mask mandate, Wegmans has updated it policy for shoppers.
Health Commissioner Mary Bassett says there will no longer be contact tracing required of local health departments in order to focus on vaccination and testing.
Don't throw away those face coverings just yet. Despite mask mandates being dropped in many states across the country, health officials say you still need to wear them, even if you're fully vaccinated.