DC to Drop Mandates on Masks, Proof of COVID Vaccination

Any private business that wants to require use of masks by its employees or customers still will be able to do so. 

In addition, starting Tuesday, proof of vaccination will no longer be required in public places such as restaurants and entertainment venues. 

The announcements come as D.C. sees improvements in its COVID-19 metrics, and jurisdictions in the D.C. area and across the country lift restrictions. COVID-19 cases have dropped by more than 90% in the District since the height of the omicron wave, according to DC Health. There's also been a 95% reduction in hospitalizations.