County mayors in Washington, Carter and Unicoi Counties have decided to lift their counties’ face covering requirements starting Saturday, February 20.According to a release from the mayors of each county, the mandates will be lifted at 11:59 p.m. on Friday.The mayors are now requesting that residents wear face coverings, but they are not required.The release says the decision was made due to the falling hospitalization rates in the counties and the increased number of vaccinated individuals.