Each State's New Mask Mandate Rules Amid Omicron Spread
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Each State's , New Mask Mandate Rules , Amid Omicron Spread.
While there are heightened concerns over the Omicron variant, 'Newsweek' breaks down which
states have new mask mandates. .
California: Masks are
required on public transport,
at health-care facilities and
for any unvaccinated individuals. .
Connecticut: Regardless of vaccination status, all people must wear masks on public transit, in school buildings, at health-care facilities and group residential settings. .
All unvaccinated people
are required to wear masks
in any indoor setting. .
Hawaii: Anyone over the age of five
must wear a mask in public settings. .
According to the state's mask order, businesses are urged to , "refuse admission or service to any
individual who fails to wear a face covering.".
Illinois: All people over the age of two are
required to wear a mask in indoor public places. .
Nevada: Masks are required for everyone,
regardless of vaccination status, in any Nevada county , "experiencing substantial or high transmission levels.".
New Mexico: Everyone over the age of two is required to wear a mask in public indoor settings. .
New York: Masks are required in all indoor public settings for anyone over the age of two, unless the venue has a vaccination requirement for entry. .
Oregon: Masks are required
for any public or private, "indoor space where people
may gather for any purpose.".
Washington: Ages five and older are required
to wear masks in public indoor settings
and outdoor events with over 500 people.
While there are heightened concerns over the Omicron variant, 'Newsweek' breaks down which
states have new mask mandates. .
California: Masks are
required on public transport,
at health-care facilities and
for any unvaccinated individuals. .
Connecticut: Regardless of vaccination status, all people must wear masks on public transit, in school buildings, at health-care facilities and group residential settings. .
All unvaccinated people
are required to wear masks
in any indoor setting. .
Hawaii: Anyone over the age of five
must wear a mask in public settings. .
According to the state's mask order, businesses are urged to , "refuse admission or service to any
individual who fails to wear a face covering.".
Illinois: All people over the age of two are
required to wear a mask in indoor public places. .
Nevada: Masks are required for everyone,
regardless of vaccination status, in any Nevada county , "experiencing substantial or high transmission levels.".
New Mexico: Everyone over the age of two is required to wear a mask in public indoor settings. .
New York: Masks are required in all indoor public settings for anyone over the age of two, unless the venue has a vaccination requirement for entry. .
Oregon: Masks are required
for any public or private, "indoor space where people
may gather for any purpose.".
Washington: Ages five and older are required
to wear masks in public indoor settings
and outdoor events with over 500 people.