![Cuomo: New York State’s Covid-19 “Emergency is Over”](http://townsquare.media/site/499/files/2020/04/2020.04.17-CUOMO-e1587142163741.png?w=980&q=75)
Cuomo: New York State’s Covid-19 “Emergency is Over”
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says the Covid-19 "state of emergency" in the state is coming to an end.
The emergency declaration is set to expire on Thursday. Cuomo announced on Wednesday that he will not extend the declaration.
Although the state of emergency will be over, the governor said federal guidelines designed to prevent the spread of Covid will remain in effect. Masks are to be worn by those who have not been vaccinated. Face coverings also are required on public transportation and in certain institutions.
Cuomo said fighting Covid and vaccinating New Yorkers will remain "top priorities."
![99.1 The Whale logo](https://townsquare.media/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/WAALFM.png?w=100)
Contact WNBF News reporter Bob Joseph: bob@wnbf.com or (607) 772-8400 extension 233.
For breaking news and updates on developing stories, follow @BinghamtonNow on Twitter.
Check out these 50 fascinating facts about dogs:
KEEP READING: See 25 natural ways to boost your immune system
More From 99.1 The Whale
![Seven Tornadoes In One Week: Forget Kansas, This Is New York](http://townsquare.media/site/497/files/2024/07/attachment-OF-60.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![109 New Cannabis Licenses in New York: Where You Can Already Buy in Binghamton](http://townsquare.media/site/497/files/2024/07/attachment-RS31682_GettyImages-1095908940-scr-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Former Governor Cuomo Launches Podcast](http://townsquare.media/site/499/files/2018/10/2018.09.25-CUOMO-FILE-e1565961503714.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Cuomo Misses Deadline to Get on Ballot for NY Governor Race](http://townsquare.media/site/499/files/2021/08/attachment-2021.08.03-CUOMO-A-e1628010408323.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Broome State of Emergency Over/ Caution Still Recommended While Traveling](http://townsquare.media/site/499/files/2022/04/attachment-2022.04.19-COURT-ST-SNOW.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![State of Emergency/ Travel Ban Lifted in Chenango County](http://townsquare.media/site/499/files/2018/08/2018.08.14-RED-CROSS-SHELTER-A-e1594273686915.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![NY Lt. Gov. No Longer Just a Ribbon-Cutter](http://townsquare.media/site/499/files/2022/04/attachment-ribbon-cutting-getty-images-ronstik.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Binghamton Ranks 22nd in New York for Booze Related Posts](http://townsquare.media/site/498/files/2022/04/attachment-fabio-alves-NUK_66TcNV8-unsplash-e1648989550692.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Bottoms Up! New York State Works To Permanently Allow Alcohol To Go](http://townsquare.media/site/41/files/2022/03/attachment-Hochul-to-go.jpg?w=980&q=75)