Masks will still be required for now in all indoor public places, at all events and outdoors when social distancing is not possible in Massachusetts, despite new guidance from the Centers from Disease Control advising fully vaccinated individuals that it s safe in most cases to stop wearing a face covering.
Gov. Charlie Baker s office issued a statement on Thursday night saying the governor welcomed the new health guidelines from the CDC and would be updating Massachusetts COVID restrictions in the near future. In the meantime, the current mask order remains in place. The Commonwealth is leading the nation in the vaccination effort and the Administration will continue to make vaccines available to everyone who lives, works or studies in Massachusetts, press secretary Sarah Finlaw said in a statement.
Masks will still be required for now in all indoor public places, at all events and outdoors when social distancing is not possible in Massachusetts, despite new guidance from the Centers from Disease Control advising fully vaccinated individuals that it s safe in most cases to stop wearing a face covering.
Gov. Charlie Baker s office issued a statement on Thursday night saying the governor welcomed the new health guidelines from the CDC and would be updating Massachusetts COVID restrictions in the near future. In the meantime, the current mask order remains in place. The Commonwealth is leading the nation in the vaccination effort and the Administration will continue to make vaccines available to everyone who lives, works or studies in Massachusetts, press secretary Sarah Finlaw said in a statement.
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Gov. Charlie Baker said Friday that Massachusetts will update its reopening plans early next week. The new @CDC guidance is great news, he said on Twitter. We will be updating our reopening plans early next week. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.
The new @CDCgov guidance is great news. We will be updating our reopening plans early next week.
Massachusetts is on track to vaccinate more than 4 million residents soon. Please stay safe while we prepare next steps to return to our new normal. Charlie Baker (@MassGovernor) May 14, 2021