New York State Ends Designation of COVID-19 as a Serious Airborne Infectious Disease Under the NY HERO Act

Posted by jhellert on 04/01/2022 12:00 am  /   Phillips Lytle Monthly Updates

On March 17, 2022, New York State ended the designation of COVID-19 as an airborne infectious disease that presents a serious risk of harm to the public health under the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (NY HERO Act). As a result, private sector employers are no longer required to implement their NY HERO Act workplace safety plans, which included conducting employee health screenings and requiring physical distancing in the workplace, among other things. 

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