Due to the current COVID-19 metrics in New Jersey and the transmissibility of the Delta variant, New Jersey is strongly recommending that both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals wear face masks in indoor settings where there is increased risk, including:

• Crowded indoor settings
• Indoor settings involving activities with close contact with others who may not be fully vaccinated
• Indoor settings where the vaccine status of other individuals in the setting is unknown
• Where an individual is immunocompromised or at increased risk for severe disease

Masking is not required in most indoor or outdoor spaces but businesses have the right to require stricter mask policies. Businesses are not allowed to restrict the use of face masks by their staff, customers, or visitors.