Boston Drops Vaccine Requirement, But Keeps Masks On Kids In Public School
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu (D) announced on Friday that “effective” immediately, the city had repealed its vaccine requirement mandating that certain private businesses and other indoor spaces force patrons and customers to show proof of COVID-19 for entry into the building. Despite the state of Massachusetts ramping up to drop mask mandates in public schools, however, Boston will continue to have the mask requirement in place for indoor businesses and k-12 education facilities.
“Mayor Michelle Wu and Dr. Bisola Ojikutu announced that the City’s proof of vaccination policy will be lifted effective immediately,” Boston’s city government announced Friday evening. “Our public health data show Boston has a 4.0% community positivity rate; 90.7% occupancy rate of adult ICU beds, and 7-day average of adult COVID-19 hospitalizations at 195.9 per day, falling below all three previously announced thresholds.”
Wu also added in a press release that “The public health data shows that we’re ready to take this step in our recovery.”
“This news highlights how much progress we’ve made in our fight against COVID-19 thanks to vaccines and boosters — which have always been our most effective weapon against the pandemic,” the mayor claimed.
The Associated Press reported that “The requirement to wear masks in public indoor spaces in Boston remains in place.” Those spaces include schools. – READ MORE
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