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South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster speaks to reporters at a news conference on April 13. McMaster issued a new mandate on Tuesday banning mask mandates and vaccine passports. Jeffrey Collins/AP hide caption
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South Carolina Governor Bans Mask Mandates

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May 12, 2021 • South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster issued a coronavirus mandate preventing schools and local governments from creating mask mandates and requiring proof of vaccination.