City Of Raleigh: Mayor Rescinds Mask Mandate

Press release from the City of Raleigh:

Feb 18, 2022

The City of Raleigh will remove the mask mandate beginning Friday, February 25 at 5 p.m.

After reviewing local data and national trends and consulting with Wake County Public Health officials, Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin feels comfortable rescinding the mandate at this time.

“The recent trends are all pointing in the right direction for the mandate to be removed,” said Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin. “Removing the mask requirement gives room for personal choice and responsibility. For those who are health compromised or feel more comfortable wearing a mask, they should feel empowered to do so.” 

Employers are free to maintain mask mandates on their premises and encouraged to make the choices they believe best fit their circumstances. Individuals who are unvaccinated or in a high-risk group are still encouraged to wear masks when indoors or around large groups of people.

The City of Raleigh joins Wake County in removing the mandate: Wake County News Release(link is external).

Proclamation: Termination of Face Covering Order.

This press release was produced by the City of Raleigh. The views expressed here are the author’s own.