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State tightens health orders

State health orders tightened up again this week in response to the worsening pandemic – but only when it comes to the size of gatherings.

In a press release, Governor Mark Gordon described the new orders as, “part of a series of measures the state and counties are undertaking to respond to the new record levels of COVID-19 hospitalizations and surge in cases.”

New Orders

The new orders leave most restrictions largely unchanged and will not require business or school closures. However, the size allowed for both indoor and outdoor gatherings has been reduced.

From now until the orders...

 
 
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