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Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signs an executive order that lifts the statewide mask requirement except for K-12 schools and indoor arenas. Indoor arenas are required to limit their capacity to 50% and club areas and suits to 75%. Indoor and outdoor arenas are required to limit capacity to 25% and 50% respectively for K-12 extracurricular activities.
2021-03-2

Texas Governor Greg Abbott lifts the statewide mask requirement and allows businesses to open at 100% capacity beginning March 10.
2021-03-2

The North Dakota House votes 50–44 to pass House Bill 1323, which bans state and local officials from imposing mask mandates.
2021-02-23

Governor Kay Ivey announces that the statewide mask mandate and stay-at-home order will be extended until January 22.
2020-12-9

President-elect Joe Biden says that he will issue an executive order that would require face masks in federal buildings on the first day of his presidency. The order will last for the first 100 days that he holds office.
2020-12-8

Governor Tony Evers issues a new public health order that requires people aged five or older to wear a face mask when they are indoors or in an enclosed space with anyone outside their household or living unit. The mandate is effective immediately and will expire after 60 days.
2020-11-20

Governor Charlie Baker announces new restrictions for the state, including a stay-at-home order, curfew for businesses, reduction of indoor gatherings, and a tighter mask mandate. The restrictions will take effect on November 6.
2020-11-2

The National Hurricane Center forecasts 5 - ft of storm surge for the entire Mississippi coastline. In Louisiana, mandatory evacuations are issued in Terrebonne Parish and Jefferson Parish. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves issue a state of emergency for their states.
2020-10-28

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey extends the state's mask mandate and safer-at-home order to October 2.
2020-08-27

Governor Kay Ivey issues a mandatory statewide face mask order through July 31.
2020-07-15