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Gov. Beshear Extends KY Mask Mandate For Additional 30 Days

Beshear called on everyone to wear a mask and asked businesses to enforce the mandate.

(Frankfort, Ky.) – Governor Andy Beshear had extended the mask mandate in the commonwealth until the end of January.

The announcement came during Tuesday’s media briefing.

“Today I signed an executive order renewing the facial covering mandate in Kentucky, we know that this is one of the most powerful tools to fight this virus,” said Governor Beshear.

Beshear’s executive order renews the mandate for another 30 days, beginning on January 2 at 5:00 p.m.

Beshear called on everyone to wear a mask and asked businesses to enforce the mandate.

“This more than anything else is going to decide how many people live and how many people die. So wear your masks,” said Governor Beshear.

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