"New York State Provides Masks and COVID-19 Tests to Schools for Safe Class Resumption"

New York State will be providing masks and COVID-19 rapid tests to school districts upon request for the start of the upcoming school year. Governor Kathy Hochul's office will conduct a survey to determine the needs of districts and organizations, and the supplies will be delivered accordingly. The governor also urges districts to review the latest CDC guidance in light of the new BA.2.86 variant and recent increases in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.