Cantrell: Mask mandate lifted for vaccinated people in New Orleans
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By Mykal Vincent | May 14, 2021 at 1:19 PM CDT - Updated May 14 at 2:54 PM
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell on Friday lifted the mask mandate for vaccinated people in Orleans Parish.
Cantrell held a press conference on Fri., May 14 to make the announcement.
The city will adopt the new guidance Saturday at 6 a.m.
Vaccinated individuals are not required to wear masks outdoors or indoors. Capacity restrictions are still in effect. Bars will still be required to close at 1 a.m.
Over 40% of all residents are vaccinated. Over 50% of the qualified residents are vaccinated. Around 70% of elderly people in New Orleans are vaccinated.