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May 4, 2021 6:10 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says he is leaning toward allowing the City of Columbia’s mask ordinance to expire. City officials say they have been closely following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, and now they want to switch their focus to vaccinations.
With this in mind, Mayor Steve Benjamin asks everyone aged 16 and older to get their shot as soon as possible.
Unless it is extended, the City of Columbia’s mask ordinance will expire next Saturday, May 15.
May 3, 2021
(Columbia, SC) Columbia s face mask mandate could be reconsidered.
Governor McMaster called for all local governments to end face mask policies last week. Now, Columbia Councilman Howard Duvall says he thinks Columbia, Richland County, and Forest Acres need to coordinate to end mandates at the same time.
Richland County s mask ordinance is in effect until June 5th, and Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says the city will keep following CDC guidelines.
However, he expects the city council to address the ordinance very soon.
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