Masks To Be BANNED In Portions Of New York State

A new ban on wearing masks in public is looming for portions of New York State. It is a big deal considering just a few years ago we had to wear them just about everywhere we went!

The COVID pandemic may be a thing of the past. However, there are some who still want to wear a mask for their own safety. It is not uncommon to see people wearing a mask just walking down the street.

In at least one county in New York State, there is a bill that has been presented that would put an end to that.

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According to multiple reports, hiding your identity with a mask in Nassau County in New York State will be against that law.

Nassau County legislators voted to approve the mask ban Monday. The bill exempts people for health, safety, and religious or cultural reasons.

In a post on "X", formerly Twitter, it was announced that: "It's official: Mask ban in Nassau County, New York passes along party lines, 12-0 (7 abstentions). It makes wearing a mask a misdemeanor (with unclear health and religious exceptions) and gives police the power to fine people wearing a mask $1,000 and sentence them to jail time".

The NYCLU has posted a reaction to the news by saying: "This is a dangerous misuse of the law to score political points. The legislature shouldn't pass it".

The fall will be here soon and with it the flu and cold and COVID season. There are some who are concerned that this law may be confusing and that some who should wear a mask, won't.