Photos: Seattle masks back up as delta variant surges

A woman wears a mask as she walks down Pike Street in downtown, August 3, 2021. Although there is no longer a mask mandate, many are still choosing to mask up both inside and out as Washington sees further spread of the delta variant.

Proof of vaccination is required to enter Southgate Roller Rink in White Center, but masks are only required during all-ages family skate sessions. Photo taken August 2, 2021. Many area bars and restaurants have begun requiring their patrons show proof of vaccination before entering.

A masked tourist walks through Pike Place Market, Tuesday, August 3, 2021.

Veronica Delgado, masked, hands pizza to customers through the order window at Hot Mama's Pizza, August 2, 2021. Staff at Hot Mama's discussed no longer wearing masks when the mandate was lifted but ultimately decided to keep wearing them due to continued and uncertainty and safety concerns.

Masked passengers ride the bus through downtown, August 3, 2021. Masks remain a requirement on King County public transit, including busses and street cars.

Miranda Sheh wears her mask as she skates at Southgate Roller Rink in White Center, August 2, 2021. Southgate and other area establishments have begun requiring their patrons show proof of vaccination before entering.

A masked passenger rides the street car through Capitol Hill, August 2, 2021. Masks remain a requirement on Seattle public transit, including busses and street cars.

A sign that reads "no shirt, no shoes, no vaccine, no entry" is posted outside Linda's Tavern on Capitol Hill, Monday, August 2, as they and many other area bars and restaurants have begun requiring proof of vaccination for their patrons.

A masked group crosses Broadway in Capitol Hill, Monday, August 2, 2021. With the increase in Covid-19 cases due to the delta variant, many people are still masking up both inside and out.

Kim Cruz works on a bouquet at Santos Farmers flower booth at Pike Place Market, August 2, 2021. Santos Farmers owner, Eric Santos, says business has still not picked back up enough since 2020 and they are struggling to make money. Pre-pandemic business would be good all week during the summer, now he can only count on weekend days to be profitable. He hopes local people will continue to support the small business owners at the market.

Visitors roam around the Space Needle, August 2, 2021, a highly touristed attraction where masks are still required.

Walgreens advertises free Covid-19 testing outside their Southwest Roxbury location, August 3, 2021.

A masked group walks past a mural reading "Stay Strong" on Pike Street in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood on August 3, 2021.

A sign posted at Piroshky Piroshky! in Pike Place Market encourages patrons to follow local guidelines for masking and distancing, August 3, 2021. Some patrons chose to mask while inside, some did not.