The National Press Club released the following statement from President Lisa Nicole Matthews related to the D.C. policy on mask mandates:
"We are aware of the mayor’s announcement that D.C. will end the indoor mask mandate effective Monday, Nov. 22. The Press Club is currently planning to keep our mask policy in place (masks on except when actively eating or drinking) until early December at which time we will likely implement changes if all is going well. We are aware that the D.C. City Council is currently objecting to the mayor’s proposed policy change and is challenging the rule. Between now and Dec. 1 is a relatively quiet time at the Club so we think keeping the current policy in place for now is the best approach as we look at possible changes in the near future.”
