Gov. Polis will extend mask mandate for another 30 days

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - The statewide mask mandate will be extended for another 30 days according to Governor Jared Polis.

“The mask-wearing is a key part of continuing the forward progress and it will be with us for the next 30 days,” said Polis in a press conference on Friday afternoon.

The executive order was originally instituted on July 17 and was renewed by Polis on August 12. This order will last through the middle of October unless Polis decides to renew it again.