February 28, 2022 Group Watch: Ivey Applauds Schools Dropping Mask Mandates
Governor Kay Ivey applauded the state’s schools and universities that have ended face mask requirements, in keeping with her commitment to getting back to “normal.” At the height of the pandemic, Ivey encouraged mask-wearing but allowed her statewide mask order to expire in April 2021. She said wearing masks, social distancing and good hygiene practices have been instrumental in keeping more people from getting sick or dying during peak times of virus surge. According to reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, just over 50 percent of the state’s residents are fully vaccinated.
