The City of Bloomington will no longer restrict gathering sizes or mandate the wearing of face masks starting next week, according to a Friday news release.
The lift comes a day after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidance for vaccinated Americans, including that vaccinated people don't have to wear masks or social distance any longer.
“The City continues to follow the guidance of our national and local health experts in protecting our residents,” Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton is quoted as saying in the release. “While it’s an encouraging step that the city’s local gathering size limits are being removed and replaced with state-wide guidance, it’s critical to remember that many of our residents and visitors are still not vaccinated, so we should maintain the safety measures that have gotten us this far whenever possible.
Local establishments and employers can and should consider steps that can keep their patrons and employees and our community safe while this pandemic still threatens.”
Monroe County will also rescind its current COVID-19 health orders beginning May 17.
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