Jamestown  (CSi)  Jamestown Civic Center, Manager Pam Fosse reminds those attending sporting and other events there, that the  Civic Center will continue to require attendees, to wear face masks and maintain social distancing.

She points out that in accordance with the ND Smart Restart protocols that the face mask mandate remains in place at the Civic Center, even though the Jamestown City Council has approved ending the public face mask mandates.  In Jamestown, the mask mandate continues in effect for employees public facing customers and those attending events  until April 5, 2021.

The ND Smart Restart defines a Large Gathering as any public or private event that temporarily gathers people in a room, which includes such events as basketball tournaments conventions and other events.

In January this year, the North Dakota statewide face mask mandate was allowed to expire by order of Governor Doug Burgum.

Healthcare officials still highly encourage wearing face masks and social distancing in all public places.