COVID-19 MASK ADVISORY
TOWN OF SHREWSBURY
Date of Record: 12-12-22 - The Shrewsbury Board of Health's Mask Advisory remains in effect. This is purely optional and not a mandate. Wearing a mask is a personal preference. The Advisory is to remind residents to remain vigilant when attending large events, when indoors, and for those who are immunocompromised. It is still strongly recommended that residents wear masks and that eligible residents be up-to-date on vaccines and boosters. Businesses can institute their own mandate if they so choose and enforce it for both customers and employees.
Previously communicated
Date of Record: 06-24-22 - The Shrewsbury Board of Health discussed the Mask Advisory at their Board of Health meeting this morning. The advisory remains. This is purely optional and not a mandate. Wearing a mask is a personal preference. While the risk is low at this time, there is still some level of risk in contracting COVID-19. The Advisory is to remind residents to remain vigilant when attending large events, when indoors, and for those who are immunocompromised. It is still strongly recommended that residents wear masks and that eligible residents be up-to-date on vaccines and boosters. Businesses can institute their own mandate if they so choose and enforce it for both customers and employees.
Previously communicated
Date of Record: 05-20-22 - The Shrewsbury Board of Health has issued a Mask Advisory due to a surge in positive COVID-19 cases. It is strongly recommended that residents wear masks and that eligible residents be up-to-date on vaccines and boosters.
Shrewsbury Board of Health Mask ADVISORY