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COVID In Colorado: Gov. Jared Polis Extends Mask Mandate For Another 30 Days

DENVER (CBS4)- Gov. Jared Polis extended the face mask mandate for another 30 days. The mask mandate is in place in Colorado to help curb the spread of COVID-19.

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Polis first issued the executive order for the face mask or face covering mandate in Colorado in July. The governor's office stated that, "Wearing a mask is an easy and highly effective way to significantly reduce the spread of COVID-19."

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Polis and First Gentleman Marlon Reis recently tested positive for coronavirus and Reis was hospitalized. He has since been released and continues to recover at home.

LINKS: Colorado COVID-19 Dashboard | Colorado COVID-19 Dial | Denver COVID-19 Restrictions

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