City Of Waltham: In Case You Missed It, The Decision Regarding A Potential Mask Mandate In Waltham Has Been Tabled To The Next Meeting O ...

Waltham MA

17 September, 2021

12:23 PM

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Press release from City of Waltham: September 16, 2021 The Board received nearly 700 online submissions from the public regarding their thoughts on masks. About 60% were in favor, and 40% against. At the public meeting, many came to support their views on both sides. While some neighboring cities have implemented mask mandates, enforcing them is tricky. At this time, with COVID-19 rates trending down in Waltham, and more than two-thirds of our resident base vaccinated, the Board will continue to monitor the statistics before making any mandate decisions. As a reminder, masks are required inside all City of Waltham Municipal buildings, including our public schools. We encourage all our residents to continue to remain vigilant against the spread of COVID-19, and to follow what best suits them and their families. If you or anyone you know in Waltham needs help scheduling a COVID vaccine, call the Health Department at 781-314-3314. See the latest COVID-19 stats in Waltham and more here The Board received nearly 700 online submissions from the public regarding their thoughts on masks. About 60% were in favor, and 40% against. At the public meeting, many came to support their views on both sides. While some neighboring cities have implemented mask mandates, enforcing them is tricky. At this time, with COVID-19 rates trending down in Waltham, and more than two-thirds of our resident base vaccinated, the Board will continue to monitor the statistics before making any mandate decisions. As a reminder, masks are required inside all City of Waltham Municipal buildings, including our public schools. We encourage all our residents to continue to remain vigilant against the spread of COVID-19, and to follow what best suits them and their families. If you or anyone you know in Waltham needs help scheduling a COVID vaccine, call the Health Department at 781-314-3314. See the latest COVID-19 stats in Waltham and more here This press release was produced by City of Waltham. The views expressed here are the author's own.