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Maine lifts outdoor mask requirement
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UGUSTA—This week, Governor Janet Mills announced that Maine is updating its public health guidance to remove the requirement that people wear face coverings in outdoor settings.
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people wear face coverings in outdoor settings where it is difficult to maintain physical distancing. Face coverings are still required for indoor public settings, and there are no changes to Maine’s physical distancing requirements at this time.
The change is effective immediately and relevant guidance documents will be updated in the coming days.