Masks 

Should I wear a mask? Information about assessing my risk.

Now that masks are no longer mandatory, personal risk assessments are important to figure out whether you should continue to wear a mask. We ask that everyone be COVID kind and respectful of others’ choices. 

You should wear a mask if your symptoms started or you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 10 days, if you are a close contact of someone with COVID-19, or if you live with someone who is ill. 

You may want to continue wearing a mask if:

• You or someone in your social circle is immunocompromised, is pregnant or has recently given birth, has underlying health conditions, or is an older adult.
  
• You or someone you live with is unvaccinated or is too young to be vaccinated.
  
• You are visiting someone at a higher risk of severe illness. Note that some disabilities are invisible, and do not assume that others are low risk. 
  
• You feel more comfortable wearing a mask.
  

These situations are called the “3 C’s to Avoid” because they have a higher risk of COVID-19 transmission. You may want to continue wearing a mask in these situations: 

• Crowded places with many people nearby
  
• Confined and enclosed spaces with poor ventilation
  
• Close contact settings, especially where people have close-range conversations. 

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