(KAIR)--The mandatory wearing of masks in Doniphan County will continue.

That follows Monday’s meeting of the Doniphan County Commission, where local health officials discussed extending the county-wide mask mandate to help combat the spread of COVID-19.
Sheryl Pierce, Health Department/Home Health Administrator provided the Commissioners with information showing 24 active virus cases in Doniphan County as of December 13.

Pierce, accompanied at the presentation by Public Health Coordinator Kay Smith, recommended a two week extension of the Doniphan County resolution requiring the wearing of masks, or other face coverings.
When the recommendation was brought to a vote before the Commission, it was approved unanimously.

Now in place for an additional two weeks, the mandate will be reviewed January 4.