Mandate lifted for vaccinated people in national parks, federal buildings

The federal government is lifting mask requirements for vaccinated people in its buildings and in national parks following last week’s updated guidance from the CDC.

A notice from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) sent to all federal government agencies lifts the mask requirement for anyone two weeks post-vaccine.

It’s a change not only for the nation’s more than 2 million federal workers but any contractor or visitor to a federal facility, including post offices and at the country’s more than 400 national parks.

What OMB said: “If you are fully vaccinated (at least 2 weeks past your final dose), you are no longer required to wear a mask,” the memo said.

“If you are not fully vaccinated (at least 2 weeks past your final dose), please continue to wear a mask consistent with the requirements set forth in your agency workplace safety plan,” the agency continued.

For national parks: All visitors, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear masks on public transportation within parks.

“Consistent with CDC recommendations, people who are not fully vaccinated must continue to wear masks indoors and in crowded outdoor spaces,” the National Park Service’s website.