Health officials cited a rise in COVID cases as the reason that the city is reinstating the mask requirements for indoor public spaces.
The Department of Public Health made the announcement on Monday afternoon during a press briefing.will move to Level 2: Mask Precautions beginning today. In order to provide a one-week education period for businesses, masks will be required in all indoor public spaces as of Monday, April 18, 2022. Health Commissioner Dr.
Starting April 18, masks will be required in all indoor public spaces, including schools and child care settings, businesses, restaurants, and government buildings.Bettigole cited a rise in COVID cases as the reason that the city is reinstating the mask requirements for indoor public spaces. Confirmed COVID-19 cases have risen more than 50% in 10 days.
The health department says the city will be move to Level 2: Mask Precautions under its COVID-19 Response guidelines.Average new cases per day are less than 225Under Level 2, everyone must wear a mask when indoors in public places. However, there is no vaccine or testing requirement for places that serve food or drink under Level 2.
The city had lifted its indoor mask mandate and moved to the All Clear Level 1 on Wednesday, March 2. Now, 41 days later, the city is bringing it back.
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