MASKS ARE STILL REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE AT GEMSTONE TATTOO. THIS IS LARGELY FOR THE PROTECTION OF MY CLIENT’S CHILDREN, AND MY OWN AT-RISK FAMILY MEMBERS. I WORK WITH BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS AND AM VERY CLOSE TO PEOPLE WHEN I TATTOO. I AM FULLY VACCINATED. HOWEVER, GIVEN THE MEDICAL NATURE OF TATTOOING, AND THE RISE IN BREAKTHROUGH INFECTIONS I CONTINUE TO REQUIRE MASKS. I ALSO OPERATE AIR FILTRATION AND HUMIDIFICATION DEVICES WHEN WORKING, AND CONTINUE TO ADHERE TO MAINE’S COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS FROM EARLIER IN THE PANDEMIC.