Myrtle Beach mayor wants tourists to stay vigilant despite McMaster lifting COVID-19 restrictions Bethune expresses concern over McMaster lifting mask mandate for restaurants By Nia Watson | March 9, 2021 at 8:29 PM EST - Updated March 10 at 4:52 AM MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - As tourism season draws near, Myrtle Beach city leaders want visitors to stay vigilant despite the stateâs decision to lift COVID-19 restrictions. Recently, Governor Henry McMaster changed a face mask mandate for restaurants to a recommendation. While the governorâs order no longer requires face masks in restaurants, thereâs still a mask mandate in Myrtle Beach. During a city council meeting on Tuesday, Myrtle Beach Mayor Brenda Bethune said sheâs somewhat concerned people, particularly visitors, wonât acknowledge the cityâs mask requirement.