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At her COVID-19 press conference today, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the end of the general indoor mask requirement in the District starting next Monday.

The Mayor pointed to a plateauing COVID infection rate and rare serious cases among the vaccinated as a justification to loosen the restriction. Going forward, according to Mayor Bowser, DC Health will create guidance based on risk levels, which will be tied to a person's vaccination status.

Masks will still be required in the following situations:

• In a private business that wants a mask requirement
• On public transport including ride share vehicles, buses and trains
• In train stations and airports
• Inside childcare facilities, schools, and libraries
• At congregate facilities like nursing home
• At DC government facilities where the public interacts with government employees

MSDC is monitoring and awaiting further guidance from DC Health on how or if this will impact requirements for healthcare facilities.