Here are instances of Arizona Gov. Ducey not wearing a mask in public

PHOENIX — State health officials and Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Thursday recommended for the first time residents wear masks in public settings if they can’t properly social distance.

Ducey even brandished a cloth face mask of his own, stating he wears one in public and will continue to do so in the future.

“I want to say wearing a mask when you can’t social distance is good and I am going to wear a mask when I am in those situations,” Ducey said during a press conference.

Numerous examples from Ducey’s own Twitter feed since the start of June show him not adhering to his promises.

That includes around members of his own office.

I’m grateful for the dedicated women and men of the Governor’s Office, who have put in a tremendous effort over the last few weeks and beyond. Today was opportunity for me to say “thank you” over sandwiches from @WMSacksSandwich and ice cream from @ColdStone. pic.twitter.com/aXYkhkuZMK

— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) June 5, 2020

Ducey also didn’t wear a mask during numerous meetings with front line workers.

Arizona’s team at the State Emergency Operations Center has worked day and night to protect people and property, keep Arizona informed, and help us prepare for challenges head-on. I met with the team today and had the opportunity to thank them for their hard work. pic.twitter.com/7AZkTuTNmg

— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) June 5, 2020

Arizona activated our Health Emergency Operations Center on January 27. Since then, more than 160 team members have put 48,000+ combined hours, working around the clock to protect health and safety. It was my pleasure to thank them personally for all that they do. pic.twitter.com/SdfAPeWD6g

— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) June 5, 2020

I also thanked the men and women operating the DPS emergency operations center. They’ve put in long hours these last few nights and we’re grateful for their vigilance. @Arizona_DPS pic.twitter.com/pziQNkgLro

— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) June 2, 2020

Meetings with public officials also didn’t require a mask for Ducey.

A productive discussion with legislators from both sides of the aisle on keeping Arizonans safe and returning stronger. @seanbowie @frankpratt @VinceLeach @beckynutt3 @JeffWeninger @michudall #ReturnStronger pic.twitter.com/YAj4tfv0JF

— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) June 5, 2020

Thank you @RepCesarChavez and @AZRobertMeza for taking the time to meet and share your perspectives on moving Arizona forward together. pic.twitter.com/3FAxS1xCEz

— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) June 2, 2020

Ducey did wear a mask during a tour of the Honeywell facility in Phoenix on May 5, which included a mask-less President Donald Trump.

Neither Ducey nor Dr. Cara Christ, the state’s public health director, wore masks during Thursday’s press conference.

Maricopa County public health officials on Wednesday beat state officials to the punch, recommending metro Phoenix residents wear a mask in public.

The county’s top officials, Marcy Flanagan and Dr. Rebecca Sunenshine, wore masks as they described the county’s rise in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations.

Sunenshine even demonstrated how to put on and properly wear a mask.

The Arizona health department reported 1,412 new coronavirus cases and 32 additional deaths Thursday morning.

That increased the state’s documented totals to 31,264 cases and 1,127 deaths.

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