Mahoning Valley Historical Society issues new mask rule

YOUNGSTOWN — Staff and visitors of the Arms Family Museum, Stewart Media Archives Center and Tyler History Center are required to wear masks until further notice, according to a news release from the Mahoning Valley Historical Society.

The museum and historical center will maintain public visitation Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. If visitors do not have a mask when they arrive, masks will be provided.

"We continue to evaluate our public health and safety policies, especially in light of the rising cases and hospitalizations due to COVID-19 and its variants. Our Board and staff leadership feels this update to our policies is warranted and consistent with local public health precautions," said MVHS executive director Bill Lawson.

News of the reissued mask mandates comes as Ohio and Mahoning County report their highest daily number of new COVID-19 cases since late January.

This story was originally published August 26, 2021 at 3:37 PM with the headline "Mahoning Valley Historical Society issues new mask rule."