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Mask Mandate Will Be Lifted October 1
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The mask mandate in The Bahamas will be lifted on October 1, according to Prime Minister Philip Davis.
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The mask mandate in The Bahamas will be lifted on October 1, according to Prime Minister Philip Davis.
Masks will continue to be required in schools, health care facilities and in senior care homes.
The prime minister noted that adjustments to the mask mandate were recommended by the Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Health and Wellness.
In a tweet, Prime Minister Philip Davis said, “Some Bahamians will also choose to continue wearing a mask in crowded settings; everyone’s choices deserve our respect.”
Acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper said he supports the further relaxation of COVID protocols.
Cooper’s comments came as he was on the ground in Mayaguana assessing any damage following the passage of Hurricane Fiona to the southeastern Bahamas.
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