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Coronavirus: What You Should Know
The Interior Department’s current policy incorporates CDC guidance. As CDC science-based guidance changes, our policy will adapt. Visitors have always been encouraged by Interior to review CDC guidance when making their plans to recreate responsibly. CDC guidance for vaccinated people recommends that when outdoors, people should wear a mask if they find themselves in crowded situations where physical distancing cannot be maintained regardless of their vaccination status, which can certainly occur in certain areas of public lands. There will continue to be Interior managed areas where visitors may be required to wear a mask, such as inside buildings and in crowded venues. We will continue to ask visitors to follow CDC guidance to recreate responsibly.
Facility Status
Although most refuge and hatchery lands and outdoor spaces have remained open for the public to enjoy, we ask that you:
- Check the refuge or hatchery website and call ahead for current information. Operations vary based on local public health conditions.
- Face masks are required in all federal buildings and on all federal lands
- Maintain a safe distance between yourself and other groups
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
- Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze
- Most importantly, stay home if you feel sick
We look forward to seeing you soon!