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Reynolds Lifts Mask Mandate, Relaxes Public Health Measures

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a new public health emergency proclamation relaxing public health measures, including lifting the mask mandate that was in place.

Shane Vander HartbyShane Vander Hart
February 5, 2021
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DES MOINES, Iowa – Late Friday afternoon, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a new public health emergency proclamation relaxing public health measures, including lifting the mask mandate that was in place. The proclamation goes into effect on Sunday, February 7, 2021.

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Reynolds, in her proclamation, said she still “strongly encourages” Iowans who are 65-years-old or older or who have pre-existing conditions that put them at greater risk of serious complications from COVID-19  to continue to limit their activities outside the home and encouraged Iowans to limit in-person activities with those who are higher risk.

While encouraging businesses and employers to take reasonable measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, she halted closings and enforcement action against businesses and employers unless there is a specific order or directive from the Iowa Department of Public Health.

She also encouraged gathering organizers and hosts to take “reasonable measures” to mitigate the coronavirus’s spread.

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Her proclamation also stated that in-person instruction was the presumed instruction method for school districts and accredited nonpublic schools. Still, it also outlined instances where remote learning was authorized: parental choice, approved building or district closure due to significant community spread or health conditions within a building, or inclement weather.

The proclamation also extends regulatory relief for an additional 30 days.

Read the proclamation below.

Public Health Proclamation - 2021.02.05
Tags: COVID-19Kim Reynolds
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