Information On Mask Requirements From Governor Lamont In Wilton

Press release from the Town of Wilton:

May 17, 2021

This evening, the Governor's office released the information below regarding mask requirements as of May 19th. Once the actual executive order is issued and CT DPH releases the promised revised recommendations, we'll share specific information about Town of Wilton municipal offices.

"Outdoors

• Masks not required

Indoors

• Vaccinated not required to wear masks
• Unvaccinated must continue to wear masks
• Businesses, state and local government offices and events may choose to require universal masking
• Masks will still be required in certain settings such as healthcare facilities, facilities housing vulnerable populations, public and private transit, correctional facilities, schools, and childcare

In addition to the revised order, the Connecticut Department of Public Health on May 19 will issue revised recommendations and considerations for masks in businesses, large gatherings and events, and other settings, as well as more detailed descriptions of the settings where masks will continue to be required.

As was previously announced, all of the other COVID-19 sector rules for businesses that had been implemented in Connecticut will also be lifted on May 19."

This press release was produced by the Town of Wilton. The views expressed here are the author’s own.