AP photo State Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said malls located in regions currently in Phase Four can reopen Friday as long as they have “enhanced HVAC filtration systems and measures in place.”

Cuomo made the announced during a briefing Wednesday.

Malls across the state were forced close earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Western New York region, which includes Chautauqua County, has entered Phase Four.