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In response to the spread of the Delta variant and the emerging Omicron variant, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) now advises that all residents, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask or face covering when indoors (and not in your own home). Masks are still required indoors in Lexington.
The DPH particularly urges this recommendation if:
- you have a weakened immune system
- you are at increased risk for severe disease because of your age or an underlying medical condition
- someone in your household has a weakened immune system, is at increased risk for severe disease, or is unvaccinated.
Masks Required Indoors in Lexington
There is still a local mask mandate in Lexington, requiring everyone 2 yrs. and older to wear a mask/face covering in all indoor public spaces, houses of worship, or private spaces open to the public, except when unable due to a medical condition or disability.
So, even if you travel to a different community that does not have an indoor mask requirement, it is highly recommended that you wear a mask indoors anyway.
Vaccines Offer the Best Protection
Residents are reminded that getting a vaccine and booster remain the best way to protect against serious illness or hospitalization from COVID. The Department of Public Health (DPH) released updated COVID breakthrough data this week showing that 97% of COVID breakthrough cases in Massachusetts have not resulted in hospitalization or death.
Unvaccinated individuals are five times more likely to contract COVID than fully vaccinated individuals and 31 times more likely to contract COVID than individuals who have a booster.
Find a vaccine or booster shot near you.
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