Waltham Board Of Health Votes To Implement Mask Mandate

WALTHAM, MA — The Waltham Board of Health has voted to implement an indoor mask mandate in response to the city’s rising COVID-19 positivity rate.

The mandate, which went into effect on Friday, Dec. 31, requires all individuals ages five and older to wear a mask in all indoor public or private spaces, except where the individual is unable to wear one due to a medical condition or disability.

As of Thursday, Waltham’s weekly COVID-19 positivity rate is at 6.44 percent. Last week’s mask mandate is in accordance with a decision made by health officials in November to implement a public health mandate when the city is at or above a 2 percent positivity rating for two consecutive weeks.

Waltham’s mask mandate will remain in effect until the next Board of Health meeting, where health officials will reevaluate.

For more information on COVID-19 in Waltham or to view a copy of the mandate, click here.