West Haven Ending Mask Mandate In City Buildings

WEST HAVEN, CT — With COVID-19 cases dropping in West Haven, officials announced Friday that the wearing of face masks will be optional in all city buildings effective Tuesday, March 1.

Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and Health Director Maureen B. Lillis released the following joint statement:

“We have come a long way since March 2020. Thank you to all who have received vaccines and worn face masks during the past two years.

“Moving forward, it may be necessary to revert to our mitigation strategies for future coronavirus variants. But for now, given that the positivity rate in West Haven is decreasing and trending in the right direction, face masks will be optional in all city buildings, effective Tuesday, March 1.

“Please be courteous of those who do choose to wear face masks.”