CURRENT MASKING PROTOCOL
Updated April 28, 2023
Masking Protocol Guidelines
Portland Public Library follows The City of Portland masking protocol, as of Saturday, August 6 2022 . The City of Portland bases their protocols on metrics and data set forth by the CDC and also has the ability and skillset to incorporate other indicators such as COVID concentrations in local wastewater facilities.
Every Friday, a COVID Data Situation Report (below) will indicate whether masking in the library is “required” or “strongly recommended” for the subsequent 6 days (i.e. information received on Friday, August 5 will define the protocol for Saturday, August 6 through Friday, August 12). The reports will be posted below with the protocol posted in the link.
NOTE: even though the library’s requirement may change week-to-week, it is still recommended that one wears a well fitting mask indoors to protect themselves and others, especially those who may be at high risk.
COVID Data Situation Reports
APRIL 28 (for the week of 4/29–5/5) – MASK STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
APRIL 21 (for the week of 4/22–4/28) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
APRIL 14 (for the week of 4/15–4/21) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
ARPIL 7 (for the week of 4/8–4/14) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
MARCH 31 (for the week of 4/1–4/6) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
MARCH 24 (for the week of 3/25–3/31) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
MARCH 17 (for the week of 3/18–3/24) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
MARCH 10 (for the week of 3/11–3/17) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
MARCH 3 (for the week of 3/4–3/10) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
FEBRUARY 25 (for the week of 2/25–3/3) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
FEBRUARY 17 (for the week of 2/18–2/24) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
FEBRUARY 10 (for the week of 2/13–2/17) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
JANUARY 27 (for the week of 1/28–12/3) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
JANUARY 13 (for the week of 1/14–1/20) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
JANUARY 6 (for the week of 1/7–1/13) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
DECEMBER 30 (for the week of 12/31–1/6) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
DECEMBER 23 (for the week of 12/24–12/30) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
DECEMBER 16 (for the week of 12/17–12/23) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
DECEMBER 9 (for the week of 12/10–12/16) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
DECEMBER 2 (for the week of 12/3–12/10) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
NOVEMBER 28 (for the week of 11/28–12/2) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
NOVEMBER 18 (for the week of 11/19–11/25) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
NOVEMBER 11 (for the week of 11/12–11/18) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
NOVEMBER 4 (for the week of 11/5–11/11) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
OCTOBER 28 (for the week of 10/29–11/4) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
OCTOBER 21 (for the week of 10/22–10/27) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
OCTOBER 14 (for the week of 10/5–10/20) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
OCTOBER 7 (for the week of 10/8–10/13) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
SEPTEMBER 30 (for the week of 10/1–10/7) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
SEPTEMBER 23 (for the week of 9/17–9/23) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
SEPTEMBER 16 (for the week of 9/17–9/23) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
SEPTEMBER 9 (for the week of 9/10–9/16) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
SEPTEMBER 2 (for the week of 9/3–9/9) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
AUGUST 26 (for the week of 8/27–9/2) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
AUGUST 19 (for the week of 8/20–8/26) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
AUGUST 12 (for the week of 8/13–8/19) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
AUGUST 5 (for the week of 8/6–8/12) – MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED