Polis says mask mandate will continue into November

Directive is set to expire Oct. 12, but govern plans to extend it

Gov. Jared Polis on Friday said he will extend Colorado’s mask-wearing mandate into November.

The directive, right now, is set to expire on Oct. 12. At a news conference on Friday, Polis said he will keep it going for at least another 30 days, urging Coloradans to abide by the mandate.

“Just wear a mask,” he said. “This is simple.”

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