Massachusetts scales back mask recommendations as cases plummet

Published February 15, 2022 9:55pm ET



Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker, a Republican, narrowed down the state’s advisory to wear masks to no longer apply to people vaccinated against COVID-19.

Under the updated advisory out Tuesday, the state public health department said vaccinated people with underlying health conditions or compromised immune systems that put them at greater risk of severe illness, as well as those who live with other vulnerable people, should still wear masks in indoor public places.

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