Michelle L. Cook

Connecticut continues to move forward in its vaccination efforts and rates of new infections have steadily decreased over the past few days. Starting today, Connecticut implemented new safety protocols concerning face masks following updated recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

 

Masks will no longer be required in outdoor settings, and individuals who are fully vaccinated will not be required to wear masks or socially distance in indoor settings.

Masks are still required in indoor settings for those who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated. Additionally, masks will still be required in certain settings such as healthcare facilities, facilities housing vulnerable populations, public and private transit, correctional facilities, schools, and childcare.

Private businesses, state and local government offices and other events may choose to require universal masking. Therefore, it is still important to keep a mask on hand while you’re out and about.

Please note that these guidelines apply to both children and adults. Today, the Connecticut Department of Public Health issued additional guidance for our state's businesses and the general public to provide a better overlook of the modified mask and face covering policies in place. Click the button below to read the document.

CTDPH Modified Mask Policy Guidance

As the state begins to fully reopen, it is important that we get as many people vaccinated as possible to avoid a resurgence of COVID-19 cases. If you still need to get a COVID-19 vaccine, please visit ct.gov/covidvaccine or call 877-918-2224 to learn more about our state's COVID-19 vaccination program or to schedule a vaccine appointment. A list of vaccine clinics accepting walk-up patients can be found here.