Thread by @BenWinslow

.@WeberCounty leaders got a briefing from @WeberMorganHD today as they decide whether or not to issue a new mask mandate once the #COVID19 "endgame" bill goes into effect: fox13now.com/news/coronavir… @fox13 #utpol #Utah

.@WeberMorganHD's director says he's unsure whether they ought to issue a new mask mandate. Vaccinations are up, #COVID19 cases are down.

He's watching the data and will bring it back to the county commission: fox13now.com/news/coronavir… @fox13 #utpol #Utah

One thing @WeberCounty commissioners are considering?

Whether to issue on just for county facilities. They believe businesses have been VERY effective in requiring masks of customers and employees: fox13now.com/news/coronavir… @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19

Commissioner Froerer says he's not inclined to vote for a new mask mandate, but he'll watch and see what the data says.

@WeberCounty commissioners set another discussion on it — 2 days after the statewide mandate is lifted: fox13now.com/news/coronavir… @fox13 #utpol #Utah

Meanwhile, @UtahDepOfHealth issued a NEW public health order.

It only goes until April 9 — the day before the #COVID19 "endgame" bill goes into effect and lifts the statewide mask mandate: fox13now.com/news/coronavir… @fox13 #utpol #Utah

What's in the new @UtahDepOfHealth order?

😷 Mask mandate stays (at least until April 9).

🕺💃 #COVID19 testing for one-time extracurricular events indoors (like proms): fox13now.com/news/coronavir… @fox13 #utpol #Utah

.@UtahDepOfHealth says the new public health order is "a bridge" until the #COVID19 "endgame" law and everyone figures out what happens after that: fox13now.com/news/coronavir… @fox13 #utpol #Utah

FYI, some groups opposed to mask mandates are trying to get it lifted in schools with protests around April 10.

The #COVID19 "endgame" law negotiated between the #utleg and @GovCox keeps the mask mandate in schools and gatherings of 50+ people: fox13now.com/news/coronavir… #utpol