DC Loosens Mask-Wearing Policy For City Employees

WASHINGTON, DC — The District of Columbia has updated its mask-wearing policy for city employees under a new city administrator order.

Starting Monday, D.C. government employees and contractors who are fully vaccinated will only be required to wear a face covering when:

• Interacting in person with a member of the public, including customers, constituents, clients and patients.
• In a space in a District government building where members of the public are routinely present, such as a customer service area or a public-serving area in a library or recreation center, when such space is open to the public.
• In a shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness, a correctional facility, or another congregate facility.
• In a school or other educational facility or setting.
• In a childcare or healthcare facility or setting.
• Required to wear a mask by a specific entity or establishment.
• On public transportation where the wearing of a mask is required.

Employees who are not fully vaccinated must continue to wear a face covering while in D.C. government buildings, inside any other building, and outside and likely to be within six feet of other people.

All D.C. government employees are required to provide their vaccination status and attest to being “fully vaccinated” before following the guidance for fully vaccinated employees.

Members of the public will continue to be required to wear face coverings while in D.C. government buildings.

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