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Tampa temporarily expands mask mandate to include outdoor areas during Super Bowl events
By FOX 13 News staff
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Aaron Mesmer reports.
TAMPA, Fla. - On Thursday, Mayor Jane Castor issued an executive order saying that spaces, where big celebrations can take place during Super Bowl events, will be a zone where masks are required – even if they are outdoors. This goes into effect immediately.
The current mask mandate will be temporarily expanded to certain outdoor spaces where people are expected to gather in large numbers and social distancing would be difficult to manage.
The executive order outlines places deemed as event zones and entertainment districts where people are required to wear a face-covering starting Thursday through Feb. 13. It applies to areas like the Riverwalk and around the Raymond James Stadium where official NFL events are taking place.
Tampa mayor issues mask order for outdoor Super Bowl parties
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) runs down field after a reception during the first half at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. File Photo by Steve Nesius/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 28 (UPI) Tampa, Fla., Mayor Jane Castor signed an executive order Thursday requiring masks outdoors in certain local districts hosting Super Bowl festivities.
The goal of the order is to curb COVID-19 spread where large crowds of people are likely to congregate for Super Bowl-related activities, according to a statement from the mayor s office.
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The Kansas City Chiefs will face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Super Bowl LV, which will take place on Feb. 7 at Tampa s Raymond James Stadium. The stadium will be at about 33% maximum capacity amid the pandemic with 22,000 fans, including 7,500 vaccinated healthcare workers and other fans. In October, the NFL said masks will be required at