Gov. Doug Ducey lifts Arizona COVID mandates, including local mask rules

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UPDATED: MARCH 25, 2021 AT 11:58 AM

Gov. Doug Ducey poses after receiving his second dose of COVID-19 vaccine in Tucson on March 24, 2021. (Twitter Photo/uarizona)


PHOENIX – Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Thursday rolled back the state’s remaining COVID-19 mitigation requirements, including local face mask mandates.

Under a new executive order, all of the state’s business requirements have been changed to recommendations, and bars can now go back to their pre-pandemic operations.

In addition, events of more than 50 people, including youth sports, no longer need approval from local governments.

Businesses still have the option to require social distancing and masks and refuse service to patrons who don’t comply.