Mask mandate at Mason City city buildings

It's just the latest place to have masking requirements

Impact./// we've seen mask mandates popping up all across are area ?

"* including all of rocheste*- and now a new one is in effect in one north iowa city.

Kimt news 3's nick kruszalnicki is live from where you will have to start masking up.

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"* the next time you come to city hall here in mason city to drop off your utility payment ?

"* you will need to have a mask like this in order to get into the building.

The new rule went into effect this morning at 8 a?

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It only impacts city owned buildings, like city hall here.

There are exceptions to the rule for eating and drinking, medical reasons, and children under 12 won't have to wear a mask.

All city staff are also being required to mask up.

City administrator aaron burnett says requring masks in city facilities is necessary while we are we're following cdc guidelines.

We're following the things that keep people safe and keep employees, keep customers, keep the public safe and keep north iowa moving forward.

Burnett also said the city can ot issue a city?

"*wide masking ordinance because the iowa attorney general believes individual cities do not have the authority to make that call.

Live in mason city, nick kruszalnicki, kimt news 3./// thank you nick.

If you have business with the city and do not have a mask, you can call the city and get one.

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