Face Coverings / Masks

Updated August 3, 2021

Effective July 1, 2021, all State of Maryland face covering requirements were lifted.

Face coverings must be worn

when using public transportation - federal government requirement.
by everyone indoors in Montgomery College facilities - Montgomery College requirement.
by all visitors over the age of two, and all staff members, in City of Gaithersburg facilities - City of Gaithersburg requirement.
by all visitors over the age of two, and all staff members, in City of Rockville facilities - City of Rockville requirement.
this fall, by all students, staff, and visitors in Montgomery County Public School buildings - Montgomery County Public Schools requirement.

unvaccinated people interacting with others in public spaces.
children and staff in schools, childcare programs and camps, including school settings and childcare settings. The updated American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines recommend wearing face coverings:
- indoors when the unvaccinated person will be with those from outside their household (physical distancing also should be maintained);
- outdoors when the unvaccinated person is in large group settings (physical distancing also should be maintained); and
- during indoor and outdoor sports that require close contact, with some exceptions.
people in congregate settings, like correctional and detention facilities, and homeless shelters.
people in healthcare-related settings.

A face covering is fitted properly when it covers your nose and mouth.

Businesses and workplaces can set their own face covering policies, just as they can set a dress code for customers and staff.