Which states have mandated wearing masks outdoors?

The correct answer is the one that accurately reflects the states that implemented mandates for wearing masks outdoors during times of high COVID-19 transmission or specific public health emergencies.

In this case, states like Maryland, Massachusetts, West Virginia, and New York had specific regulations during the pandemic that advised or required mask usage in various settings, including outdoor spaces, especially where social distancing could not be maintained. These states recognized the importance of mitigating transmission risks associated with outdoor gatherings, even though they may have seemed lower than indoor settings.

This understanding of state-specific policies reflects larger public health strategies aimed at controlling the spread of the virus among communities and is aligned with the approach taken by several state governments during significant peaks of COVID-19.

The other states listed in the options did not have similar outdoor mask mandates at the same levels or during comparable situations, focusing instead on other types of restrictions or public health measures.