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Gov. Polis announces extension for Colorado’s mask mandate

The order will now be in effect for the next 30 days.
Gov. Jared Polis issues statewide mask mandate for Colorado
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis puts on his face mask as he leaves a news conference on the state's efforts to curb the spread of the new coronavirus Wednesday, June 24, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Gov. Jared Polis issues statewide mask mandate for Colorado
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DENVER — On Friday, Gov. Jared Polis officially extended the state’s mask mandate until September.

The order will now be in effect for the next 30 days.

The governor also clarified the order to exempt individuals performing ‘life rites,’ including wedding ceremonies, graduations, funeral services, baptisms, bris ceremonies and other religious ceremonies.

The original mandate went into effect at midnight on July 16.

To read the full mandate, please click here.

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