Yankton Health Board recommends extending mask mandate

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – 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.

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Milroy says the science on wearing masks is clear.

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

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