House Mask Requirement Dropped Ahead of Biden State of the Union Address

Mask wearing will now be optional for those attending President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on Tuesday, according to a Sunday notice to lawmakers from the Capitol’s physician.

Capitol physician Brian P. Monahan shared in a message to Congress members that KN95 or N95 masks are no longer required, making mask wearing a personal choice, according to Axios.

“The Washington DC region is now in the ‘green level’ or low level in this new CDC schema allowing for reduction in coronavirus prevention measures such as coronavirus testing frequency and indoor mask wear,” Monahan said.