PHOENIX (3TV / CBS 5) – With a few exceptions, masks are now optional for fully vaccinated people in public places in Phoenix. The city council voted unanimously on Wednesday to adapt its almost one-year mask mandate to the new CDC guidelines, according to which vaccinated people do not have to wear masks indoors and outdoors. Masks are still required in Phoenix Sky Harbor and on public transportation, including airplanes, light rail vehicles, and buses. The changes take effect immediately. Companies can decide whether customers need to wear masks in their buildings. Chandler, Scottsdale Drop Mask Mandate After CDC Guidelines Tucson, Scottsdale and Chandler dropped their mask mandates last week. The city of Phoenix said it would have to wait for the city council to meet to vote on the change. Last week, the CDC said those who were fully vaccinated can return to pre-pandemic activities without a mask, such as eating at restaurants, traveling, and meeting with large groups of people. Vax On = Mask Off! Today’s decision by the #PHX City Council to update its mask mandate policy follows @CDCgov guidelines. That means those who are fully vaccinated won’t need to wear a mask in most public places. # VaxUpPHX pic.twitter.com/ZygXuN6Opg – City of Phoenix, AZ (@CityofPhoenixAZ) May 20, 2021 Copyright 2021 KPHO / KTVK ( KPHO Broadcasting Corporation.)). All rights reserved.
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