ALL New Yorkers should wear face masks in indoor public spaces

has become the latest Democrat-led area to urge residents to wear face masks in all indoor spaces including grocery stores, offices and shops because of rising Covid cases.

Health commissioner Ashwin Vasan said the recommendation was needed due to 'high community spread' of the virus. But he added that they 'don't anticipate... this wave will last much longer'.

In the advisory notice issued Monday, officials said all residents over two years old should now wear face masks in indoor public spaces. It added that people over 65, immunocompromised, or unvaccinated should also consider donning the coverings outdoors and avoiding crowded settings.

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