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MAY 17, 2021
On Friday, May 14, Governor Northam announced the following, based on the recent CDC recommendation; increasing vaccination rates among Virginians; and dramatically declining COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and positive tests:
- Masks are no longer required for fully vaccinated individuals in most indoor settings (see Executive Order 72 for exceptions).
- Anyone who is not yet vaccinated is strongly encouraged to wear masks in all settings.
- Employees who work in certain business sectors—including restaurants, retail, fitness, personal care, and entertainment—must continue to wear masks unless fully vaccinated, consistent with CDC guidelines.
- Masks continue to be required in K-12 settings, given low rates of vaccination among children.
- Businesses retain the ability to require masks in their establishments if they choose to.
- Other exceptions include public transit, health care facilities, and congregate settings.
Read details in the Governor's news release.
Arlington County continues to offer free walk-in appointments as well as scheduled weekend appointments for 12-17-year-olds. Check out the full list of clinics around the County.
Reminders
- Children 17 years and younger must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to receive their free COVID-19 vaccine.
- Bring any form of identification to confirm your identity (examples include utility bill, paystub, insurance card or a driver’s license).
You can also find a COVID-19 vaccine near you by searching on Vaccines.gov.
Questions about COVID-19? Call the County's public information line at
703-228-7999, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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