May 1 - Nee Mayors Order re: Masking in DC

[Anonymous]

We are making some progress, maybe!

Biggest changes: If you live in an apartment or condo, you no longer have to wear a mask in common areas if fully vaccinated

AND - businesses may start letting in patrons and customers who are unmasked if they can provide proof of vaccination if asked. It is now up to the business to post exterior signage requiring a mask.

Carry your vax card with you and prepare to ditch the mask! Details from WTOP

[Anonymous]

Phew! Masking in hot humid weather is the worst.

[Anonymous]

How many shops will really stop requiring masks? I am sure very few will actually have staff checking vaccine cards (which can literally be printed off the web) I would have lots of concerns for my staff. Personally I would not be going in to shops that do not require them at this time but it will be owners gambles as to which option will get them more business.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How many shops will really stop requiring masks? I am sure very few will actually have staff checking vaccine cards (which can literally be printed off the web) I would have lots of concerns for my staff. Personally I would not be going in to shops that do not require them at this time but it will be owners gambles as to which option will get them more business.

They’re obviously not directing this at you then. Madam’s Organ recently wrote a letter essentially begging for this guidance. Their staff are completely vaccinated and they’re willing to check IDs and proof of vaccine at the door. If the staff is vaccinated there is very little risk to them of the few that would lie about vaccine status. You really can’t expect the government and local business to legislate based on your concerns that some people will lie.

This is a great step in the right direction.

[Anonymous]

No one is going to check people's cards...it is not like under age drinking where there is some enforcement.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How many shops will really stop requiring masks? I am sure very few will actually have staff checking vaccine cards (which can literally be printed off the web) I would have lots of concerns for my staff. Personally I would not be going in to shops that do not require them at this time but it will be owners gambles as to which option will get them more business.

They’re obviously not directing this at you then. Madam’s Organ recently wrote a letter essentially begging for this guidance. Their staff are completely vaccinated and they’re willing to check IDs and proof of vaccine at the door. If the staff is vaccinated there is very little risk to them of the few that would lie about vaccine status. You really can’t expect the government and local business to legislate based on your concerns that some people will lie.

This is a great step in the right direction.

OP here, and I completely agree. And I love that local businesses like Madam's Organ were advocating for this. My question: How will this affect national retailers like CVS, for example?

[Anonymous]

[Anonymous]

This is interesting - does it apply to schools?

[Anonymous]

I love how it covers the incentives: Krispy Kreme does not have to give free donuts to kids too young to get the vaccine yet.

[Anonymous]

I think this is really big news and a huge step forward towards return-to-normal in the District. Kudos to Mayor Bowser!

[Anonymous]

I’ve been vaccinated for four weeks. I’m going take up mask shaming people just to punish you for what you’ve put us all through the last year by latching onto all this mask absurdity in the first place.

[Anonymous]

OP again. So, let me get this straight. I can walk into CVS or Giant today, or any other business, not wearing a mask, but carrying my full vax card with me just in case it is needed?

This almost seems too good to be true. I'm willing to test it out, but don't want to make a complete fool of myself if I'm not understanding this update correctly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP again. So, let me get this straight. I can walk into CVS or Giant today, or any other business, not wearing a mask, but carrying my full vax card with me just in case it is needed?

This almost seems too good to be true. I'm willing to test it out, but don't want to make a complete fool of myself if I'm not understanding this update correctly.

That appears to be the case from the order. But stores and businesses can also make more strict rules, so my guess is things like pharmacies and grocery stores will find it easier to still just require masks for everyone. At least for now. But bars and restaurants with less foot traffic? I’d welcome the hostess asking for my vaccine card rather than awkwardly trying to put a mask on every time the waiter comes over.

[Anonymous]

DC revised it earlier orders You still a mask inside businesses regardless of your vaccination status. Sorry folks
https://wtop.com/local/2021/05/what-to-know-about-updated-mask-guidance-in-dc-area/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DC revised it earlier orders You still a mask inside businesses regardless of your vaccination status. Sorry folks
https://wtop.com/local/2021/05/what-to-know-about-updated-mask-guidance-in-dc-area/

Omg. I don’t mind masks indoors and thought it was a bit early to drop the indoor mandate, but the mayor and her office have been such a mess for the past year, and this is just another example of that.