Holdrege becomes 20th Nebraska city to approve mask mandate
Holdrege became the westernmost Nebraska city to pass a mask mandate.
December 9, 2020Updated: December 9, 2020
By News Channel Nebraska
By News Channel NebraskaHOLDREGE, Neb. - Holdrege became the westernmost Nebraska city to pass a mask mandate, doing so on a 6-2 vote by the Holdrege City Council.
The Holdrege Board of Health had previously recommended the measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Nearly two hours of public debate preceded the council’s vote.
The mandate takes effect Thursday and lasts through February 23rd. Violations will carry a $25 fine.
Holdrege is now the 20th Nebraska city to enact a mask ordinance. The full list of Nebraska communities enforcing mask mandates:
Beatrice
Columbus
David City
Fairbury
Fremont
Grand Island
Gretna
Hastings
Holdrege
Kearney
La Vista
Lincoln
Norfolk
Omaha
Papillon
Ralston
Seward
Wahoo
Wayne
York