Chouteau County adopts mask policy

Chouteau County Health Department announced Tuesday the county has adopted a mask policy, as vaccinations continue in the area and local health departments are starting to build lists for the next phase.

The Chouteau County Health Department posted on its Facebook page that the county Board of Health Tuesday approved its proposed mask policy, which encourages county residents to wear cloth masks indoors and outdoors when social distancing is not possible.

The policy also says Chouteau County businesses will be supported in their efforts to adopt the mask policy they feel best protects their em...