Springfield woman sues over city’s mask mandate

(AP) A woman from Springfield, Missouri, is suing the city over its decision to require face coverings, saying the health of others “is not my responsibility.” The Springfield News-Leader reports that Rachel Shelton, who is also a former councilwoman in the city, is asking the court to temporarily stop an ordinance from going into effect. She also wants the court to rule that the law violates her rights. It’s among several jurisdictions in the state, including Joplin, that have begun requiring face coverings in many public places due to a spike in coronavirus cases.