The Board of Directors is removing the mask mandate in the building for all individuals including residents, staff, and visitors. The change in policy is effective immediately. Of course, anyone can continue to wear a mask if they so choose.
The Board is aware that certain risks remain and may revise this policy at any point based on new CDC guidance or other information that the Board deems relevant. For example, if COVID cases increase, the Board may reinstate a mask requirement.
The CDC recently transitioned from using “Community Transmission” to “Community Levels” to determine recommendations for local population COVID prevention measures, including masking. Manhattan is now in the “low” tier of “Community Levels.” At this level, mandatory masking is no longer recommended as a prevention step by the CDC.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss these guidelines, please contact the Board at wghpresident@gmail.com or our Managing Agent, Howard Landman at 212-483-0700 ext. 309 or hlandman@sirenmgt.com.