Statement from Mayor Shirley M. Washington
As mask policies are being reinstated and re-examined in certain areas of the state, the City of Pine Bluff will continue to require facial coverings in all municipal buildings. The City remains firm in encouraging businesses and organizations to implement mask safeguards in their buildings as well, and members of the public are advised to wear masks in communal environments.
Most importantly, the City implores people in all communities to get vaccinated as soon as possible if they have not already, including children and teens who can begin to receive vaccines as early as 12 years old. Highly trained health experts, including the Arkansas Health Department and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are supporting vaccines as the best defense against COVID-19 and severe symptoms. Getting vaccinated is even more crucial as students return to school, where they deserve total safety and security.
More than ever before, with infections surging, we must adhere to health advice and work together to protect one another.
For more information, contact the Pine Bluff Mayor’s Office at 870-730-2004.
