Gov. John Carney on Friday announced that effective May 21 the State of Delaware will lift its requirement that Delawareans and visitors must wear face coverings anytime they are indoors with others outside their household.
Delawareans should instead follow masking guidance issued on Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for all indoor and outdoor activities, a release advised
The CDC guidance advises that fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks in most places indoors and outdoors, except in crowded settings, including on public transit, planes, in schools, health care facilities, and settings like prison facilities and homeless shelters.
On Friday, May 21, Governor Carney also will lift all remaining mask requirements outdoors.
Those who are not fully vaccinated, including children not yet eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine, are advised to continue to wear masks when around others who are outside their immediate household, according to the CDC guidance.
Unvaccinated Delawareans ages 12 and older are strongly advised to get vaccinated. Find a vaccination site: de.gov/getmyvaccine
“It’s clear that the COVID-19 vaccines are extremely safe and protective against infection and serious illness,” said Carney. “Delawareans who are fully vaccinated have significant protection against this virus and can feel comfortable getting back to the things they loved to do before this pandemic. For our neighbors who aren’t vaccinated, the message is clear. The Covid-19 vaccine is the best protection we have against the virus. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect you and those you love. In the meantime, Delawareans who are unvaccinated, including children, should continue to wear masks in public places.”
