Despite a recent change to federal guidance suggesting face masks aren’t needed for fully vaccinated people outside, the mandate requiring face masks in all of Rehoboth Beach’s public space still stands. During a special meeting April 27, city commissioners scheduled an emergency meeting for April 29 to discuss possible changes to the city’s mask mandate. That action came in response to updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that fully vaccinated individuals can visit with other fully vaccinated people indoors without wearing masks or physical distancing, and they can also participate in outdoor activities and recreation without a mask, except in certain crowded settings and venues. The meeting was also scheduled in anticipation of an April 28 town hall meeting with Gov. John Carney.