New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announces that the state will reimplement its mask mandate and require vaccinations for high-risk settings. 2021-08-17
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson declares a public health emergency in Arkansas amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. He also announces a special legislative session to change the law that prevents public schools from issuing mask mandates. 2021-07-29
Philadelphia lifts its mask mandate and COVID-19 restrictions. However, people who are not fully vaccinated are encouraged to wear masks. 2021-06-11
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