SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake County officials said Friday residents can go mask-free in county facilities so long as they are vaccinated for COVID-19.
The change comes following updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Earlier this week, the CDC said vaccinated people can go mask-free either indoors or outdoors.
“Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that anyone who is fully vaccinated can participate in indoor or outdoor activities, large or small, without wearing a mask or physically distancing,” Salt Lake County Health Department Executive Director Gary Edwards said, removing his mask. “Those not vaccinated, including children under 12 years of age, still need to take precautions including wearing a well-fitted mask.”
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