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The restaurant decisions are made a day after Arizona Governor Doug Ducey lifted all pandemic protocols from masking duties to social distancing and occupancy rates as the state’s COVID-19 numbers continue to slide. But private companies are not required to obey Ducey’s order, which does not apply to federal buildings that must obey a federal mask mandate introduced by President Biden last month.
Several Tucson restaurants are choosing to continue to require face masks, at least for now.
The Salted Pig American Barbecue at 11835 N. Oracle Road in the Oro Valley takes the stance it has had since it opened in February.
“We have decided that we will continue as we have been for at least the next month,” said General Manager Jason Lucas. “It is important to us that the guests and everyone feel comfortable and safe.”
Lucas said Salted Pig’s guests are evenly split between wearing masks.
“Many are fed up with the restrictions and are ready to live normally again. But we have just as many affected, ”he said, adding that Salted Pig will be back on the subject in about a month to see where the health crisis is. “That is the basis of our decision to be as inclusive as possible here.”
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