Westport rescinds mask mandate

Mandate had been in place since last month; it's replaced by advisory

Posted 2/8/22

The Westport Board of Health on Monday evening rescinded the town-wide face covering mandate in place since last month, replacing it with an advisory, or recommendation, that residents wear a mask or …

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Westport rescinds mask mandate

Mandate had been in place since last month; it's replaced by advisory

Posted

The Westport Board of Health on Monday evening rescinded the town-wide face covering mandate in place since last month, replacing it with an advisory, or recommendation, that residents wear a mask or face covering in indoor public places.

The mandate was put in place last month due to the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.

Some residents, including this business owner, objected to the mandate, saying it was unnecessary and was hurting business owners.

 

 

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