June 15 marked the end of the Governor’s Blueprint for a
Safer Economy, which assigned each county a tier outlining state
public health restrictions based on local data. While the state
will still collect pandemic data, the new era moves “Beyond the
Blueprint.”
Almost all statewide coronavirus public health restrictions were
lifted this week, including all social distancing requirements,
capacity limitations, and mask requirements for vaccinated
individuals. Unvaccinated individuals must still wear masks in
indoor public settings.
Masks are also still required in high-risk settings, such as
hospitals, homeless shelters, cooling shelters, and public
transit hubs. A business or county may continue to impose
stricter mask requirements, too. Additionally, proof of
vaccination or testing is required for indoor events with 5,000
or more attendees, and the same safeguards are recommended for
“mega events” of more than 10,000. The state is also still
working on mask guidance for schools and childcare settings,
which might differ from guidance for the general public.
