[Washington Examiner] Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said during a post-Super Bowl press conference on Monday that the police department is seeking to identify people who celebrated the big game without a mask."I’m proud to say that the majority of individuals that I saw out and about enjoying the festivities associated with the Super Bowl were complying," Castor said. "I’m proud of our community, but those few bad actors will be identified, and the Tampa Police Department will handle it."
Castor, a Democrat, implemented a mask mandate in Tampa on Friday, two days before the big game.
"This is an emergency now," Castor said. "I’m willing to put a mandatory mask ordinance for the city of Tampa right now to protect citizens."
Castor's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Washington Examiner.
Social media erupted on Sunday following reports that many Super Bowl watchers and attendees weren’t wearing masks or social distancing, and some health officials warned of a possible superspreader event.