Are Masks Required in DC, Maryland and Virginia? Here Are Local Regulations
NBC Washington Staff
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D.C., Maryland and Virginia have ended mandates to wear face coverings, bringing their mask guidance into line with the most recent recommendations from federal health authorities.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that vaccinated people can forgo masks in most indoor and outdoor settings, where local laws permit.
“If you are fully vaccinated, you can start doing the things that you had stopped doing because of the pandemic,” CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.
So what are the mask rules in D.C., Maryland and Virginia? Here’s what to know: