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D.C.

Bowser has lifted the proof-of-vaccination requirement at establishments in the District but masks are currently required to be worn in indoor settings through Feb. 28.

Starting March 1, here’s what to know about masks in D.C.:

Keep masks on: If private businesses require them; in schools, libraries and childcare facilities; in congregate facilities like nursing homes and assisted living facilities, shelters, dormitories and correctional facilities; on public transportation and in rideshare vehicles; in all D.C. government facilities where there’s direct interaction between employees and the public such as DMV and DHS service centers.

Masks can be off: In restaurants and bars; sports and entertainment venues; gyms, athletic facilities and recreation centers; places of worship; businesses; grocery stores and pharmacies; retail establishments and D.C. government facilities where there isn’t any interaction between employees and the public.

Maryland

Gov. Larry Hogan announced that effective Feb. 22, masks are no longer required for employees and visitors in state buildings. The statewide mask mandate has been lifted since May.

The Maryland State Board of Education voted Feb. 22 to rescind the emergency mask mandates in public schools. This vote requires a legislative committee to approve the decision and determine the date when the mandate would be lifted.

Montgomery County and Prince George’s County Public Schools both said their mask mandates will stay in place for the time being, but they will provide more information on Feb. 24.

The Archdiocese of Washington announced that starting Feb. 21, masks will no longer be required in its Maryland schools.

Here’s where masking stands in Maryland’s largest counties:

Prince George’s County: Masks are required indoors through, at least, March 9.

Montgomery County: The indoor mask mandate is in effect in Montgomery County until Feb. 21. On Feb. 22, residents can take off their masks in all indoor facilities except:
- businesses that require visitors to wear face coverings;
- Montgomery County Public School and Montgomery College buildings;
- City of Gaithersburg facilities (see order); and
- City of Rockville facilities (see order)

Frederick County: The mask requirement was lifted on Feb. 12, so take those masks off if you so choose.

Virginia

Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed into law a bill that requires schools in the Commonwealth to make mask-wearing optional by March 1.

Arlington County

What’s the deal with schools? Arlington County Public Schools Superintendent Francisco Durán said the school district will comply with Virginia’s mask-optional law starting March 1. “The law does not prohibit us from requiring masks, it only allows for parents to have the choice to opt out,” Durán said. So, in Arlintgon County starting March 1, masks will still be required for students and staff, but there will be a system in place for parents to opt their children out of wearing masks. (However, masks will still be required for everyone on school buses.)
Where they are required still: Masks are still required in county facilities.
Where they are not required: Masks are not required in private businesses like restaurants and groceries, but businesses can set requirements on their own.

Fairfax County

What’s the deal with schools? Fairfax County Public School Superintendent Scott Brabrand said in a statement that starting March 1 masking will be optional.
Where they are required still: Masks are still required on public transportation, indoor government facilities, healthcare settings, (including clinics operated by Fairfax County Health Department and Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board) and congregate settings (jails, shelters and group homes).

Where they are not required: Masks are not required in private businesses like restaurants and groceries, but businesses can set requirements on their own.

Loudoun County

What’s the deal with schools? Students don’t have to wear masks starting Feb. 17.
Where they are required still: Inside all county facilities and on public transportation, in healthcare facilities, detention centers and in congregate care facilities.
Where they are not required: Masks are not required in private businesses like restaurants and groceries, but businesses can set requirements on their own.

Prince William County

What’s the deal with schools? Prince William County Public Schools announced that starting Feb. 22, masks will be optional.
Where they are not required: Masks are not required in private businesses like restaurants and groceries, but businesses can set requirements on their own.

source: wusa9

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