Shelton-Mason County Journal - Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886

Gov. Jay Inslee announced the indoor mask mandate will be lifted March 21 in schools and certain indoor spaces.

According to the news conference, masks will no longer be required in schools, child care facilities, libraries, restaurants, bars, churches, gyms, recreation centers, indoor athletic facilities, grocery stores, businesses and retail establishments.

Masks will still be required in health care and medical facilities, long-term care settings, correctional facilities and private businesses and local governments that want to require masks for their employees, customers or residents....