While lots of folks are posting social media plans to conduct a mask burning party, you might want to rethink that plan if you are traveling in public transit anytime soon. The CDC says you will still be required to wear a face mask in such situations, and the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services is providing updated recommendations on the matter effective today. Here’s what they say:
Effective: June 22, 2021
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is issuing updated recommendations for face mask use to prevent COVID-19 transmission. There is no longer a statewide requirement to wear a face mask in most settings; however, local health departments, establishments, sports organizers, and school districts may have additional rules that must be followed. Further, the CDC requires that all persons – regardless of vaccination status – wear masks on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation traveling into, within, or out of the United States and in U.S. transportation hubs such as airports and stations.
MDHHS recommends that individuals continue to wear face masks in the situations outlined below.
Recommended Face Mask Use in Outdoor Settings
Individuals who are not yet fully vaccinated should wear a face mask when:
- In crowded outdoor settings and events, such as a live performance, parade, or sports event (including youth athletic events if you are not socially distanced).
- Participating in outdoor contact sports.
- In Residential Care Facilities, including nursing homes, adult foster care and homes for the aged.
- Fully vaccinated healthcare personnel should continue to wear face masks at work, except while dining, socializing together or conducting in-person meetings in break rooms. If unvaccinated healthcare personnel are present, everyone should wear face masks.
- Fully vaccinated residents should wear face masks during group activities when unvaccinated individuals are present.
- In outdoor congregate settings, including jails, prisons, migrant worker housing, homeless shelters, etc.
- The settings listed here are higher risk due to data regarding previous outbreaks and transmission in congregate settings.
- As of now CDC congregate setting guidance remains unchanged. Facilities should continue to follow CDC guidance.