Washington officials to assess new mask guidance from CDC
By RACHEL LA CORTE, Associated Press
Published: February 25, 2022, 2:24pm
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OLYMPIA — Washington’s March 21 date to lift the statewide mask mandate remains in place for now as state officials review new guidance Friday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that says people in most places can safely take a break from wearing facial coverings.
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