Alabama Governor To End Mask Mandate Early April

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Alabama Governor To End Mask Mandate Early April

As Texas announces a full reopening and the end of the mask mandated, many other states are following suit and considering it safe despite the Coronavirus pandemic being far from over.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey extended her state’s mask order for another month on Thursday, however, she said it will end in April, despite masks being the most successful tool in stopping the spread of COVID-19.

“We need to get past Easter and hopefully allow more Alabamians to get their first shot before we take a step some other states have taken to remove the mask order altogether and lift other restrictions. Folks, we are not there yet, but goodness knows we’re getting closer,” Ivey said.

“There’s no question that wearing masks has been one of my greatest tools in combating the spread of the virus,”

“Even when we lift the mask order, I will continue to wear my mask while I’m around others and strongly urge my fellow citizens to use common sense and do the same,” Ivey added.

RELATED: Texas Lifts Mask Mandate, Businesses Can Operate At 100%

This comes after Texas Governor Greg Abbott made the “statewide announcement” that Texas will fully open. He also ended the mask mandate.

“Under no circumstance can someone be punished for not wearing a mask,” said Gov. Abbott.

By next Wednesday, March 2 all businesses of any time can open at 100% and ending the statewide mask mandate.

AUBURN, AL – DECEMBER 04: Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is presented with an award at the Alabama 7A State Championship game between the Thompson Warriors and Central-Phenix City Red Devils on December 4, 2019 at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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