Puerto Rico to Drop Mask, Occupancy Rules as Covid Cases Fall

Two years after adopting some of the strictest Covid-19 measures of any U.S. jurisdiction, Puerto Rico is eliminating most of its restrictions amid falling infection rates and an aggressive vaccine campaign.

Masks will no longer be required outdoors or indoors except in hospitals and at nursing homes, Governor Pedro Pierluisi said during a press conference Monday. In addition, all occupancy restrictions -- including those on restaurants, bars and theaters -- will be dropped. Events of 1,000 people or more, however, will still be required to follow special guidelines.

Visitors from the U.S. mainland will no longer have to fill out ...