May 16, 2021

Mask ordinance expired Sunday night

Posted May 16, 2021 10:00 AM

Riley County police have reminded the public that the City of Manhattan face mask ordinance was set to expire at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday.  Starting Monday people will no longer be required to wear face masks inside City limits, in City buildings, or outside on City job sites. The threat of the coronavirus is decreasing in the Manhattan area, and the positivity rate in Riley County has been less than 5% for the past three months.

Masks will continue to be required at federal facilities, at airports, and for anyone using public transportation such as buses.

Private businesses may still require customers or visitors to wear masks even after local government mask mandates are lifted. This is similar to the “no shirt, no shoes, no service” policy you’ve seen before at businesses. This applies before and after May 17.