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NY's classification of COVID as airborne disease under HERO Act means workplace changes ahead

The new designation requires businesses with more than 10 workers to create a written plan to implement safety rules to address airborne infections such as offering free personal protective equipment and hygiene stations, having mask and social distancing plans and creating cleaning protocols.

News 12 Staff

Sep 7, 2021, 5:51 PM

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