A state order requiring Coloradans to wear a face covering as a COVID-19 safety precaution has been extended by Gov. Jared Polis for at least 30 days.
The mask extension was announced Friday as other states — Texas, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana and North Dakota — have dropped the order.
“While we have seen indications that our efforts to ‘flatten the curve’ are working, transmission of the virus continues to threaten Coloradans’ way of life and livelihoods,” Polis said in Friday’s extension order. The governor cited a recent increase in COVID-19 infections. “As we take steps to return Coloradans to work, we must continue to take measures to facilitate reopening the economy while protecting public health by taking steps to incorporate best practices to protect individuals from infection.”
Widespread mask use is an inexpensive and effective way to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the order said. The mask extension is for 30 days from March 5, unless extended further.
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