Baltimore County Indoor Masking Mission – CBS Baltimore
TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) – The indoor mask-wearing mandate for Baltimore County went into effect Wednesday morning.
The mission is issued by County Executive Johnny Olszewski in response to the recent increase in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations.
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Everyone 5 years of age and older is required to wear a mask in public indoor spaces, including restaurants, retail businesses, and other establishments.
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However, there are some exceptions to the rule. People will not be required to wear masks under the following conditions:
- When people are eating or drinking at the restaurant, even though a mask must be worn when moving inside the premises;
- If people have a health condition, disorder or disability that prevents them from wearing a mask;
- Wearing a mask creates unsafe working conditions for an individual or a group;
- If a face covering prevents you from receiving certain services, such as dental work;
- When people are swimming or doing other physical activities.
The mission begins at 9 a.m. Wednesday and is scheduled to expire on January 31, 2022.
https://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2021/12/29/baltimore-countys-indoor-mask-mandate-in-effect/ Baltimore County Indoor Masking Mission – CBS Baltimore
