PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (CNS) — Residents of Palm Springs will no longer be required to wear masks indoors or show proof of vaccination or negative COVID- 19 tests in bars and restaurants starting Monday.

The move aligns with pandemic safety requirements established by state policies and guidance, according to city spokesperson Amy Blaisdell. Masks will continue to be required indoors at City Hall and other city facilities.

"I am pleased to report that our COVID-19 case rate in Palm Springs is now lower than the county and state average," said City Manager Justin Clifton.

"Due to this recent data, case numbers in Palm Springs are expected to decrease even more in the coming week — and we feel confident that local restrictions can now be lifted."

According to Clifton, Palm Springs is now averaging just nine new cases of COVID-19 per day.

For more information about the mandate lift, go to palmspringsca.gov.