


Per CDC guidance, masks continue to be required to be worn by all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, in the following settings: But that all depends on New Mexicans continuing to protect themselves and their community by getting vaccinated – please find vaccines near you at and get your shot!” “Getting vaccinated is the ticket to a safe and healthy COVID-free future,” said Gov. The state fully supports businesses and workplaces that may continue to require masks for employees and/or customers on the premises, regardless of vaccination status. All individuals, including those who are fully vaccinated, should continue to wear well-fitted masks where required by localities, tribal entities, and individual businesses. New Mexicans are encouraged to continue adhering to COVID-safe practices. Individuals who do not meet those requirements must continue to wear a mask in public settings. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. All individuals who are unvaccinated or not yet fully vaccinated are still required, per the public health order and CDC guidance, to wear a mask in public settings. Per the CDC, in most circumstances, fully vaccinated individuals are no longer required to wear a mask in either indoor or outdoor settings. An updated Department of Health public health order, effective Friday, May 14, can be found here. SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health on Friday announced the state’s adoption of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated guidance on facemasks for those who are fully vaccinated.
