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Fargo, North Dakota, mayor clashes with governor over whether the state should require people to wear face masks as COVID-19 cases multiply in the state

Published Nov 03 2020 at 1:57 AM GMT

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COVID-19 cases in North Dakota continue to surge and while different cities have chosen to enact face mask requirements, Gov.
Doug Burgum has been hesitant to order a statewide mandate.
In October, the city of Fargo mayor Dr Tim Mahoney enacted a citywide rule instructing everyone in the city to don a mask indoors and outdoors if they are with people who are not members of their own household.
While there is no punishment for ignoring that requirement, Mahoney says he said people are.