National Press Club members are reminded that they must wear masks when they're at the Club except when eating or drinking. Here is the statement Club President Lisa Nicole Matthews released last month regarding D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's order on indoor mask requirements:
“Effective immediately, the Club is moving to a policy of masks required for entry in response to the mayor’s order of Monday, Dec. 20. The Club has until recently been following a policy of masks recommended but not required. We understand the mayor wanted to make this change because of the sharp rise in positive cases in D.C.
“We understand that this new rule will be in place until at least Jan. 31, 2022. As in the past, members, staff and guests will be expected to wear masks at all times unless actively eating or drinking. When no longer actively eating or drinking, masks should be restored. We will continue to monitor the situation and will continue to do our best to keep safety of members, staff and guests at the top of our list of priorities.”
