New Jersey coronavirus update: NJ lifts outdoor mask mandate for all, while indoor rules remain
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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy made a number of reopening announcements Monday during his daily COVID-19 briefing.
First, the state made the decision to lift the outdoor mask mandate for all people in public spaces, while indoor rules remain in place. Our indoor mask mandate remains in place in public spaces, Murphy said. The majority of New Jerseyans are still unvaccinated, and keeping this mandate in place in public settings protects you, your family, essential workers, and our entire community.
Murphy said it s unfair to put the burden on business owners and frontline employees to police every patron.
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Starbucks and Walt Disney World are the latest companies to allow fully-vaccinated customers ditch their masks in states that lifted mandates after change in CDC guidance
Starbucks will allow fully vaccinated customers to remove their masks starting Monday, and Walt Disney World made the policy change Saturday
Retail giant Walmart said it was lifting its mask mandate for fully vaccinated customers and staff on Friday
Big box retailer Costco and smaller chain Trader Joe s announced a similar policy
None of these policy changes take affect in states that have not lifted the mask mandates, despite the CDC s relaxed guidelines
Pharmacy chain CVS said it was reevaluating its in-store mask policy, while rival Walgreens said it was keeping its regime in place for the time being
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The retail giants all announced a relaxation of their in-store mask policies Friday. Customers will not be made to show proof of vaccination - although the rules are usurped by any local laws requiring masks.