Here's why due to New York City's COVID protocols, Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving could technically sit maskless in the stands during home games, even if he can't play in them.
Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets reacts to a call during the second half of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets reacts to a call during the second half of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.The end of COVID protocols in New York City is starting to feel like an episode of “Too Many Cooks.” Federal officials, state regulators and the mayor have all issued new guidance in recent days for masks and vaccines.
That guidance said that, starting next Monday, all jobholders in the five boroughs would still be required to be fully vaccinated to go to work, but visitors to those places — such as restaurant customers or sports fans — would not. Adams confirmed as much during a handful of appearances this week.