This image taken from video provided by the Office of the Governor of New York, shows New York Gov. Kathy Hochul as she makes an announcement, in New York, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. Hochul announced Wednesday that the state will end a COVID-19 mandate requiring face coverings in most indoor public settings, but will keep masking rules in place in schools for now. (Office of the Governor of New York via AP)

Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-N.Y., listens as President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting with the National Governors Association in the East Room of the White House, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)