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Risk dial lowered as COVID-19 cases drop in Lincoln, but mask mandate extended
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Risk dial lowered as COVID-19 cases drop in Lincoln, but mask mandate extended
- Matt Olberding
- Sep 28, 2021
- Sep 28, 2021 Updated Nov 3, 2021
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The mask mandate has been extended another month, with case rates -- but not hospitalizations -- falling.
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