Columbus officials say mask mandate will likely be lifted “in the very near future”

The indoor mask mandate currently in place across Columbus and in several neighboring cities could be lifted soon, according to a press release from the City of Columbus.

With COVID-19 cases declining, leaders in Columbus, Bexley, Worthington and Whitehall met with Columbus Public Health Commissioner Dr. Mysheika Roberts earlier today to discuss the cities’ next steps in terms of COVID safety.

They determined a lifting of their respective mask mandates could be coming soon.

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“Our collective efforts to control the spread of the virus have worked, and we look forward to lifting mask requirements in the very near future,” said Mayor Andrew Ginther in a press release. “As we move from a pandemic to endemic, there may be times in the future when mask advisories or mandates could become necessary as new variants come to our community. We continue to emphasize that the vaccine and boosters are the best tool we have in the fight against COVID-19 and encourage all who are eligible to get vaccinated.”

The release did not offer a specific timeline for when the mandate could be lifted.

This announcement comes shortly after multiple Central Ohio school districts have eased or eliminated mask requirements as well.

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