MAYOR LIFTS MASK MANDATE
March 4, 2022
![AN ORANGE GRAPHIC THAT SAYS FYI. THE CITY WITH SOUL LOGO IS ABOVE.](https://visit-jackson.imgix.net/images/FYI-3.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=8499a719d3e4ca31c37a45adcb7e1ee5 320w, https://visit-jackson.imgix.net/images/FYI-3.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=33a307ff774c15f0f8dc04070ab1675e 540w, https://visit-jackson.imgix.net/images/FYI-3.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=3f5e7c8393c5908b7ed24b46e8a10167 768w, https://visit-jackson.imgix.net/images/FYI-3.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=4487bc7957ed39a29652a09b38e97360 1024w, https://visit-jackson.imgix.net/images/FYI-3.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=65770161ab3bdd5879135fc26e4b7d3e 1200w, https://visit-jackson.imgix.net/images/FYI-3.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1440&s=1f994ccba8de4a15d4ed8a2fe221a674 1440w, https://visit-jackson.imgix.net/images/FYI-3.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1920&s=51e1f3b635a428d2f95e0ee081cf1f53 1920w)
The Mayor made the decision after discussions with his COVID-19 Task Force.
“All restrictions previously implemented through any (order) related to face coverings are hereby lifted in their entirety,” the order reads. The order follows a similar one issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week that also lifted mask wearing requirements.
The mayor’s new order also lifts all restrictions related to capacity and hours of Jackson businesses.
“I have imposed restrictions and limitations on certain businesses with public health in mind, and also understand that such restrictions and limitations complicate the economic picture for many business owners…this executive order seeks to provide a further economic lifeline to businesses by lifting some restrictions of business services,” said Mayor Lumumba.
An ordinance allowing businesses to establish a temporary leisure and recreation district remains in place. Businesses in Jackson with alcohol permits may offer alcoholic beverages through carry out, drive-thru and curbside pickup.
The new order is effective Friday, March 4, and supersedes any contrary provision.