Covid Cases Are Up in NYC Schools. So Why Are Masks Off? Gotham Rex 4 years ago Mayor Eric Adams says he’s following the science in his decision to rescind mask mandates for very young children. Source: New York Times Share: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit NYC Ends School Mask Mandate in a Key Step to RecoveryDateMarch 7, 2022In relation toAdams, Eric LMasks to be optional for children 2-4 in NYC schools, day care centers starting MondayDateJune 12, 2022In relation toHealth & Fitness,Upper West Side,New York City,Manhattan,coronavirus new york city,education,children,covid-19New York City public-school children head to their first day of class without masks.DateMarch 7, 2022In relation toAdams, Eric L