Only in certain situations. The CDC has recently updated its guidance regarding the use of face masks after being fully vaccinated (that’s two weeks after your second dose of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks after a dose of J&J). Check out their guidance on choosing safer activities here.

In Delaware, face masks are required in the following settings for those Kindergarten age and up regardless of vaccination status:

  • Public transportation (includes buses, paratransit, taxi, rideshares)
  • Health care facilities (includes hospitals, medical clinics and offices, specialty medical care, labs, dentists, pharmacies, blood banks/drives, veterinary care)
  • Home health care staff
  • State facilities
  • Correctional facilities
  • Homeless shelters
  • Childcare facilities
  • Schools

Unvaccinated people are encouraged to wear face coverings wherever they go. In addition, businesses and municipalities can set stricter requirements than the state guidelines which can be found here: https://governor.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2021/05/29th-Modification-of-the-Declaration-of-a-SOE-State-of-Delaware-051821.pdf.