Gov. Reynolds lifts face mask mandate, other COVID-19 restrictions in Iowa

DES MOINES —Iowa’s partial face mask mandate, public health restrictions on businesses, and limit on public gatherings are being lifted.

Gov. Kim Reynolds on Friday afternoon updated her COVID-19 public health emergency declaration. The update, effective Sunday, eliminated most restrictions that had been in place to combat COVID-19’s spread.

Starting Sunday:

No longer will Iowans be required to wear face coverings in public when around other people for at least 15 minutes.

Businesses will not be required to limit the number of customers or keep them socially distanced.

There will no longer be a limit on the number of people who can gather in public.

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