Hereâs where you still need to wear a mask in Ohio By Pete Grieve and Lydia Taylor Ohio PUBLISHED 8:00 PM ET May. 19, 2021 PUBLISHED 8:00 PM EDT May. 19, 2021 SHARE OHIO â Cities and counties in Ohio are processing Gov. Mike DeWine's announcement that masks are no longer required, and some are announcing plans to end local mask ordinances. What You Need To Know Columbus officials have asked the city council to repeal a mask ordinance Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley said the city would loosen its orders Toledo will end its mask mandate entirely in a couple weeks, officials said DeWine effectively lifted the mask mandate in Ohio on Monday following new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While unvaccinated residents are still being told to wear masks, proof of vaccination is not required for going out without a mask in Ohio.