Masks will be required in all Manhattan city government-operated buildings beginning Monday. The Manhattan city government announced the mandate on Thursday. This applies regardless of people’s vaccination status. The masking requirement is for people 2 and older. City manager Ron Fehr said this city’s decision is in response to recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Riley County Health Department. “The Omicron variant is surging across the country as well as being more prevalent in Kansas which is putting a strain on local hospitals and medical providers,” Fehr said in a written statement. “Holiday gatherings and upcoming New Years’ events are likely to lead to even more spread.”
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