KANSAS CITY WEEKEND COVID MASK CHECK!?!

Today most Kansas City municipalities gave up on masks as a defense against the plague . . . But in some places masks are still required and businesses are allowed to make their own determinations. 

Here are more than a few relevant news links and a guide to weekend partying unmasked.

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Kansas City COVID Mask Redux

KCMO rescinds COVID-19 emergency order

Following the release ofthe Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention's updated mask guidance, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas - in consultation with Kansas City Health Director Rex Archer, M.D. - announced Thursday that effective Friday, May 14 at noon, Kansas City will rescind its Fourteenth Emergency COVID-19 Order.

Courthouse Concurs

Jackson County Health Order Expires

May 14, 2021 Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. - in consultation with Jackson County Health Department Director Bridgette Shaffer, MPH and Emergency Management Coordinator Troy Schulte - is announcing the expiration of the county health order. The order, which requires masks in indoor businesses and places of public accommodation, expired upon its signature this afternoon.

THE DOTTE STILL DEMANDS COVID MASKS!!!

Mask order remains in effect in Wyandotte County and KCK

The mask order remains in effect in Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas.

Meth Town Unmasked

Independence lifts mask mandate and capacity limits

by: Juan Cisneros Posted: / Updated: INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - Independence Mayor Eileen Weir announced that the city of Independence is lifting the mask mandate and capacity limits in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The decision comes a day after the CDC announced that fully vaccinated individuals are no longer required to wear masks indoors or in groups.

Northland Drops COVID Rules

Clay County lifting mask mandate, ending COVID-19 emergency health order

Kansas city Missouri mask mandates in place for over a year have now been lifted, but businesses still have the right to have the right that is to make their own rules about covid restrictions. Kmbc nine Michael Mahoney live in midtown right now, with more on this story.

Local Biz Still Allowed To Request Pandemic Precautions

Mask rules will vary from business to business despite no Kansas City mandate

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Shortly after Mayor Quinton Lucas announced Kansas City is dropping its mask mandate, many businesses tore their signs off their doors and are back to business as usual. "It is weird. I think there's going to be a lot weird about all of this," said Jim Saffels, who hasn't been in public without a mask since the pandemic started.

Royals Reject COVID Masks

Kansas City Royals lift face mask requirement at Kauffman Stadium

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Royals said Thursday they are lifting their face mask requirement at Kauffman Stadium. The team said fully vaccinated fans can ditch their masks if they choose now that the team has lifted its restrictions. Masks are recommended, but not required, for non-vaccinated fans.

Union Station Kinda Keeps Masks For Another Week

Union Station announces updated mask policy

KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) --- Masks are no longer required in Union Station's public spaces as of Friday, but will still be required for Science City, the Planetarium and Extreme Screen Theatre until May 18. Kansas City rescinded its emergency order on Friday.

Kansas City Zoo Goes Wild Without COVID Masks

Kansas City Zoo will no longer require face masks on zoo grounds, per CDC guidance

Kansas city Missouri mask mandates in place for over a year have now been lifted, but businesses still have the right to have the right that is to make their own rules about covid restrictions. Kmbc nine Michael Mahoney live in midtown right now, with more on this story.

Library Keeps Face Coverings

Kansas City, Missouri, Public Library to maintain mask policy

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City, Missouri, Public Library announced Friday patrons will still be required to wear masks inside its buildings. The announcement comes as federal, state and local governments relax mask wearing and social distancing requirements as COVID-19 vaccinations rise and cases trend lower.

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Who has dropped mask mandates, emergency health orders in Kansas City metro area?

Kansas city Missouri mask mandates in place for over a year have now been lifted, but businesses still have the right to have the right that is to make their own rules about covid restrictions. Kmbc nine Michael Mahoney live in midtown right now, with more on this story.

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