Face Masks Are No Longer Required Outdoors In 4 Metro Denver Counties

Several metro Denver counties have relaxed their mask orders and are no longer requiring residents to wear face-coverings in outdoor public spaces, reports 9NEWS.

Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) made the amendment to its mask order on Monday, April 5. The changes were effective immediately and were made due to the county's COVID-19 vaccination progress.

The county's indoor face-covering requirement remains in effect.

"While we're at a place where we can remove the outdoor mask requirements, we are asking our residents and visitors to continue wearing their masks indoors a bit longer so we can stay on the right path," said Dr. Dawn Comstock, JCPH executive director, in a press release. "After vaccination, masking and social distancing remain the most effective weapons we have against COVID-19 transmission."

The amended public health order will stay in effect until May 6.

The Tri-County Public Health (TCPH) also amended its mask order on Monday.

The amended order says people in Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas counties are no longer required to wear masks outdoors. However, masks are still required to be worn in public indoor spaces by anyone 10 and older.

"We’re not out of the woods yet,” said TCPH Executive Director John M. Douglas, Jr. “Until every person has had the opportunity to get the COVID-19 vaccine, many in our communities remain at risk for serious illness from this virus. By continuing to wear face coverings we can protect our friends and loved ones and minimize the impact that outbreaks have on our schools and businesses.”

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