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The video discusses New York's new mandate requiring residents to wear face masks in public spaces where social distancing is not possible, as ordered by Governor Andrew Cuomo. The mandate includes potential civil penalties for non-compliance. Similar measures have been adopted by other states like New Jersey, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Additionally, a nurses union in New York plans to file lawsuits against the state health department and two hospitals due to inadequate protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic. The video concludes with acknowledgments to Kaiser Health News.

What specific issues did nurses report regarding protective equipment during the pandemic?

What steps did the New York Health Department claim to be taking to protect health care workers?