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Yuma mayor rescinds mask mandate

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March 25, 2021 10:27 PM
Published 7:09 PM

Nicholls cites drop in coronavirus cases, rise in vaccinations

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Yuma Mayor Douglas Nicholls on Thursday evening rescinded a municipal mask mandate.

The rollback of Nicholls' previous Proclamation of Emergency comes on the same day Gov. Doug Ducey, (R-Ariz.), repealed his Executive Order.

Ducey and Nicholls both cited the decline in coronavirus cases and the increase in vaccinations as the basis of their decisions. Ducey pointed to the 1.9 million doses administered statewide, while Nicholls touted Yuma's 24% vaccination rate.

Local businesses will still have the right to ask patrons to wear face coverings. Masks will also be required in all city buildings.

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