Orlando, Fla. — Osceola County leaders issued an order requiring all residents to wear a face covering while in public.
The order goes into effect Monday, April 13th.
It requires every person working, living, visiting or doing business in the county to wear a face covering consistent with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines while in a public place.
Osceola County leaders issued an order requiring all residents to wear a face covering while in public.
The order requires every person working, living, visiting or doing business in the county to wear a face covering consistent with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines while in a public place.
The county said medical and surgical face masks, including N95 masks, are in short supply and should be reserved for health care personnel or first responders.
The following exceptions were given by the county:
- Anyone under the age of 2
- Persons whom a face covering would cause impairment due to an existing health condition.
- Persons working in professions where use of a face covering will not be compatible with the duties of the profession.
- Persons exercising while observing social distancing guidelines.
Leaders said anyone who violates the order will be fined $500 or serve 60 days in jail.
To learn how to make a face covering, click here.