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Masks no longer required indoors for DoD personnel, visitors to Naval Station Norfolk

That doesn't bar anyone from optionally wearing a mask, if it makes them feel more comfortable.

NORFOLK, Va. — Personnel and visitors to Naval Station Norfolk won't have to wear face masks indoors anymore, starting Wednesday.

That doesn't bar anyone from wearing a mask, if it makes them feel more comfortable.

A post from the military base said the change came about because Norfolk has become a "low community risk area." Daily numbers of coronavirus infections have been generally dropping since an all-time peak in January.

However, this announcement doesn't change everything about COVID-19 protections at NSN.

"All other health protection guidance remains in effect including guidance regarding workplace access, occupancy levels, physical distancing, travel and meetings," the post said.

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