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Yankton Health Board Recommends Mask Mandate

Yankton Health Board Recommends Mask Mandate

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The Yankton Health Board is making a recommendation to the city commission to extend a mask mandate.
Health Board member Dr Mary Milroy says the crisis is here….

Milroy says the science on wearing masks is clear…

Milroy says they need to act to help health care providers deal with the surge in Covid-19 cases….Yank

The Yankton City Commission will hold a special meeting today late Wednesday to consider first reading of the health ordinance amendment. Final action on the changes will take place at their next regular meeting on December 13th.

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