NYS Health Department Recalls 250,000 Free Masks Given To Teachers And Libraries

Tuesday January 18, 2022 ADVERTISEMENT [NYS Health Department Recalls 250,000 Free Masks Given To Teachers And Libraries]( [KN95 masks and surgical masks.]( [The New York State Department of Health found that 5% of the masks they distributed to protect teachers and librarians are potentially fake.]( ADVERTISEMENT ICYMI: More Stories From Today [Mayor Eric Adams at the National Action Network headquarters on Monday.]( [As NYC’s COVID Hospitalizations Decline, Adams Says ‘We Are Moving In The Right Direction’]( [At his first COVID briefing, the mayor pointed to trends that indicate that omicron cases may be declining, or at least, plateauing.]( [Passengers on the platform waiting for a 6 train that is coming into the station]( [After Nearly A Month, MTA To Resume Full Service As Staffing Levels Stabilize]( [Ridership is picking up as well.]( [Governor Phil Murphy in a screenshot of his state of the state; he is wearing a suit and standing at a lectern in from of the NJ flag and state seal]( [A Personal Story And A Pledge to Lower Taxes: NJ Governor Reboots]( [Gov. Phil Murphy discussed his humble roots, and pledged to create more opportunities for struggling families.]( [A photo of Gov. Hochul delivering the state budget]( [Hochul’s Budget Would Allow NYC Casinos, Give Health Workers A Bonus]( [The governor proposed a $216 billion spending plan, bolstered by federal aid and tax receipts.]( [A screenshot of former Mayor Bill de Blasio in a residential section of New York City announcing he will not run for office.]( [Bill De Blasio Officially Bows Out Of Gubernatorial Fray After Months Of Speculation]( [The former New York City Mayor said while he’s not running, he remains committed to fighting inequality.]( [Several young students sit at a lunch table wearing masks at P.S. 188 The Island School.]( [More NYC School Students Are Being Tested For COVID-19, But Gaps Remain — Here’s What The Data Shows]( [The education department said student testing would double. It came close.]( ADVERTISEMENT [Support Us]( [Gothamist on Facebook]( [Gothamist on Twitter]( NYPR Network [WNYC]() [Gothamist]() [WNYC Studios]() [NJPR]( [WQXR]() [New Sounds]() Copyright © New York Public Radio, 160 Varick St., New York, NY 10013. All rights reserved. [Terms of Use]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe]( from this list.