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New York could lift its vaccine mandate for indoor spaces as soon as March 7

Mayor Eric Adams made the announcement as the city saw a dramatic drop in coronavirus infections.

NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday that a dramatic drop in coronavirus infections could lead to the lifting of vaccine mandates on restaurants, bars and theaters as soon as March 7.

His announcement came shortly after Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her own plans Sunday to lift the state's mask mandate on schools, effective Wednesday.

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