Johnson County is dropping its mask mandate, officials decided Thursday, and instead is strongly recommending that residents get vaccinated, continue wearing masks and social distance to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The Johnson County Board of Commissioners voted 5-1 to pass a resolution stating that officials strongly encourage residents to follow pandemic-related safety protocols. The county mask mandate will expire after Friday. Commissioner Charlotte O’Hara, who has routinely said she is against COVID-19 mandates, voted against the resolution. Earlier this week, Kansas City loosened its pandemic-related emergency order, but said that masks are still required in most indoor settings where people are close to one another. The Platte County Health Department Board of Trustees approved a new order Thursday that is mostly consistent with Kansas City’s.
Source: Joco 913 News
