City Of Waltham: Effective Immediately, The City Of Waltham Public Health Mask Mandate Has Been Lifted! Face Coverings Will Now Be OPTIO ...

Waltham MA

23 February, 2022

11:22 AM

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Press release from City of Waltham: February 22, 2022 The Waltham Board of Health met this evening (2/22/22) and have determined that at this time, face coverings will now be OPTIONAL in all indoor public spaces within the City of Waltham. Per the State of MA, mask requirements will remain in certain Locations such as on public transportation (including MBTA, commuter rail, buses, ferries, airplanes, rideshares and taxis), healthcare facilities, and more. See the full outline/requirements here. All Waltham Public Schools will continue to require masks for students and staff until Monday, March 7th. As of last Thursday, February 17th, 2022, Waltham's positivity rating jumped down to 1.64% (under the 2% threshold). It's advised that those who are unvaccinated and those with a weakened immune system should continue to remain vigilant against the threat of COVID-19. You can see a full overview of COVID-19 in Waltham here. The Waltham Board of Health met this evening (2/22/22) and have determined that at this time, face coverings will now be OPTIONAL in all indoor public spaces within the City of Waltham. Per the State of MA, mask requirements will remain in certain Locations such as on public transportation (including MBTA, commuter rail, buses, ferries, airplanes, rideshares and taxis), healthcare facilities, and more. See the full outline/requirements here. All Waltham Public Schools will continue to require masks for students and staff until Monday, March 7th. As of last Thursday, February 17th, 2022, Waltham's positivity rating jumped down to 1.64% (under the 2% threshold). It's advised that those who are unvaccinated and those with a weakened immune system should continue to remain vigilant against the threat of COVID-19. You can see a full overview of COVID-19 in Waltham here. This press release was produced by City of Waltham. The views expressed here are the author's own.