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ALBANY, N.Y. \u2014 New York state officials said they will allow COVID-19-related masking requirements for staff, patients and visitors in hospitals and other healthcare facilities to lapse on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Acting Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said that while the pandemic is not over, \u201cwe are moving to a transition.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we do, and with safe and effective vaccines, treatments, and more, we are able to lift the state\u2019s masking requirement in health care settings,\u201d McDonald said in a statement.<\/p>\n

The decision announced Thursday comes as governments continue to relax rules enacted during the most intense days of the pandemic.<\/p>\n

Earlier this week New York City announced it would no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations for police, firefighters, teachers and other municipal employees.<\/p>\n

The statewide number of COVID-19 hospitalizations has been steadily dropping this year and as of Thursday stood at 2,176.<\/p>\n

Health officials advised hospitals, nursing homes, treatment centers and other facilities to enact their own masking rules in accordance with guidance form the Centers for Disease Control.<\/p>\n

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