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Gov. Reynolds encourages, but doesn't mandate, wearing face masks with social media campaign

The new campaign is called #StepUpMaskUpIA.

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DES MOINES, Iowa — As Iowa COVID-19 cases continue to increase, state leaders are asking people to "Step Up" and "Mask Up."

The Iowa Department of Public Health, along with Gov. Kim Reynolds, is using the hashtag #StepUpMaskUpIA on social media to encourage Iowans to wear a cloth face covering while in public.

A statewide mask mandate has not been issued for Iowa, but other Midwest states such as Ohio, Minnesota and Indiana have announced such measures this week.

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Practice personal responsibility for yourself and help keep Iowans safe and healthy! #StepUpMaskUpIA pic.twitter.com/4HRBNs5J0p
— Gov. Kim Reynolds (@IAGovernor) July 17, 2020

By taking small and meaningful steps, we can all make a difference in keeping Iowans safe and healthy! #StepUpMaskUpIA pic.twitter.com/AVVMi8M9Hs
— Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg (@IALtGov) July 17, 2020

Please wear a mask if you want sports this fall. ⁦@UNIAthletics⁩ will do our part. Please do your part to help stop the spread of COVID-19. #StepUpMaskUpIA #UNIFight #WearAMask pic.twitter.com/g2uPKUY5Cz
— David Harris (@DavidHarrisAD) July 20, 2020

Keep Iowans safe and healthy by wearing a mask! #StepUpMaskUpIA pic.twitter.com/WvA5JM1JMs
— Iowa Economic Dev (@BusinessIOWA) July 17, 2020

Text TRACK to 515-457-1026 to get the latest on coronavirus in Iowa.

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