20 May 2021

Masks Optional: First Press Release from Ana Pereira, New Communications Director for The City of Mesa's Newsroom

Off to a new beginning after starting on-the-job May 12th, the announcement about "Masks Optional" also lists Kevin Christopher as one of the two contacts for Public Information and Communications.

City of Mesa revises COVID-19 mitigation measures

May 17, 2021 at 6:32 pm
 
As the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) revises its COVID-19 mitigation policies, the City of Mesa is easing its face covering measures. Effective Monday, May 24, masks will be optional at all City facilities currently open to the public, such as arts and culture institutions, libraries and recreation centers.
"The easing of these restrictions is a very cautious but positive step in the City of Mesa as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to decline and more people get vaccinated," Mayor John Giles said. "We urge residents and visitors in the City to keep taking precautions, including getting vaccinated, to ensure the safety of themselves and those around them." 
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OK. What about this news from 24/7 Wall Street 3 hours ago TODAY?

COVID-19: Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metro Area Among the Most Dangerous in America

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With the easing of the face covering measures, the City is still taking actions to mitigate the effects and spread of COVID-19:
ABC15 Arizona on Twitter: "NEW: As part of a series of COVID-19 restriction  rollbacks, Governor Ducey introduced an order that makes local mask  mandates non-enforceable on non-government entities.  https://t.co/PQXtOcZUff… https://t.co/uE7DKmptWS"

 City of Mesa government offices remain closed to the public.
This includes Mesa City Plaza and Mesa City Council Chambers.
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 The City of Mesa is maintaining enhanced cleaning practices throughout all of its facilities, whether they are open or closed to the public.

Masks are still mandatory for public transportation, per federal regulations.

According to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, 50.3 percent of eligible individuals in the City of Mesa have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. In addition, the Mesa Fire and Medical Department is continuing its vaccination efforts, which now includes immunizations for adolescents ages 12 and older.

More details about the City's mitigation efforts and information on the COVID-19 vaccine is available at
www.mesaaz.gov

Public Information and Communications
Contact: Ana Pereira
ana.pereira@mesaaz.gov
Tel. 480-644-2069
Kevin Christopher
kevin.christopher@mesaaz.gov
Tel. 480-644-4699

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