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Governor Requires Masks In All Indoor Spaces Open To The Public Starting November 17 In Iowa City
The mandate will be effective until Dec. 11, 2020.
November 16, 2020
On Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, the Governor issued a new order mandating that masks be worn in all indoor spaces open to the public starting at midnight on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020.
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The mandate will be effective until Dec. 11, 2020. This measure comes as Johnson County and Iowa as a whole experiences a dramatic surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Along with the mask order, the Governor issued several other mitigation efforts, including:
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- Prohibiting indoor gatherings of more than 15 people.
- Prohibiting outdoor gatherings of more than 30 people.
- Closing restaurants and bars for indoor services at 10 p.m.
High school sports have not been prohibited, but the Governor announced several new measures for such events. To read the entire declaration, visit the Governor's website.
The City's face covering mandate remains in-place, and can be read online. For more information about COVID-19 and the City, visit our COVID-19 resources website.
This press release was produced by the City of Iowa City. The views expressed here are the author’s own.