Mason County businesses still feeling COVID strain

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses to learn how to adapt, and almost 18 months later, those pandemic changes keep coming and businesses are getting used to having to adjust at a moment’s notice.

As of Sept. 28, the state has an indoor mask mandate regardless of vaccination status, unless you are eating or drinking at certain businesses.

President Joe Biden announced in mid-September a vaccine requirement for all businesses with more than 100 employees. The Economic Development Council of Mason County estimates this requirement affects at least 25 businesses in the county.

EDC of Mason...