With mask rules lifted, some libraries, indoor activity centers, other family destinations make changes
After Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday lifted the state's mask and social distancing rules, family destinations across the Triangle are making or contemplating changes to their mask rules.
Posted — UpdatedAfter Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday lifted the state's mask and social distancing rules, family destinations across the Triangle are making or contemplating changes to their mask rules.
The announcements came quickly. Here's what we know so far:
Marbles Kids Museum
The Raleigh museum issued this statement on Tuesday: "Masks are still required at Marbles Kids Museum and IMAX based on state guidelines for children's settings. We continue to require masks for the health and safety of children."
North Carolina Zoo
Wake County parks and libraries
Masks are no longer required at parks and libraries for vaccinated people, according to county staff. Libraries will no longer be conducting temperature checks at the entrance. Staff may continue wearing masks if they choose. At the libraries, the county also is lifting the request that people limit their time inside the libraries. There will no longer be a time limit. Indoor spaces at the county's parks remain closed, but staff is working on reopening plans.
Museum of Life and Science
The Durham museum issued this announcement on Friday evening: "On Friday, May 14, Governor Cooper issued an executive order that lifted most physical distancing rules, mask requirements, and capacity limits statewide. So what does it mean for the museum? The safety of our guests, team members and animals continues to be our top priority. So as we evaluate and assess our options, our existing mask and physical distancing rules, capacity limits, and timed-entry requirements will remain unchanged. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding as we review the latest guidance from the CDC, North Carolina, and local health officials to determine the best next steps."
Kidzu Children's Museum
"Since children make up such a large portion of our audience and cannot be vaccinated yet, we have decided to keep our current mask policy in effect for the time being," Darien Cropper, program and camp coordinator at the Chapel Hill museum, tells me. "All visitors ages 5 and older are required to wear masks and all campers, regardless of age, will be required to wear masks at our summer camps this year. We made this decision to ensure both the safety and comfort of all of our visitors and staff."
North Carolina's natural sciences, history and art museums
According to statements from the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences, N.C. Museum of Art and N.C. Museum of History, "in compliance with Executive Order 215, face masks are no longer required for visitors in most settings outdoors or indoors at the [museums]. We strongly encourage those who have not yet been vaccinated for COVID-19 to continue wearing masks and practicing social distancing while visiting."
Cary parks
Effective last week, masks are no longer required outside at our parks, ballfields, playgrounds and courts. But stay tuned for updates to the town's staffed park facilities, which are currently closed to the public. The town will be making an official announcement in the next few weeks about staffed facilities, which will include updated safety protocols. Those details are still under discussion, given Cooper's most recent announcement.
Galaxy Fun Park
Defy Gravity
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