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Yankton Face Mask Mandate to Expire

Yankton Face Mask Mandate to Expire

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The Yankton City Commission took no action on a face mask resolution extension at their meeting Monday night, which means the mandate will expire on March first.

Dr Mary Milroy, a member of the city Health Board, told the commission the mandate has had a positive impact…

The only public comment came from downtown businessman Curt Bernard….

Commissioner Amy Miner says they can dial up the precautions quickly if needed…

The county currently has thirty-six active Covid-19 infections, down from a high over one hundred daily in November.

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