Washington County has moved into the “low transmission” category of COVID-19, and as a result, the mask mandate at the Washington County Courthouse has been lifted. President Judge John DiSalle on Monday, filed an administrative order easing COVID-19 safety rules, but is still encouraging visitors who are concerned about contracting the coronavirus to continue to wear a mask indoors, especially those who are considered high-risk. The mask mandate at the courthouse has been in place since early August.