Marshall County is ordering the use of face masks starting Monday. The order was issued Friday by Marshall County Public Health Officer Dr. Byron Holm, citing “record numbers of positive cases of COVID-19 and an alarming increase in related deaths.”
Individuals will have to wear a face covering when they’re in an indoor area that’s open to the public or an outdoor area where six feet of distance from individuals outside of their households can’t be maintained. Masks will also be required in private indoor or outdoor areas if people aren’t able to stay at least six feet away from individuals outside of their household.
Exceptions include children under the age of three, individuals with certain disabilities, those whose doctors have advised against it, and bar and restaurant customers who’ve taken off their mask to eat.
In addition to wearing a mask, the health department says you should also wash your hands frequently, avoid touching your face, cover coughs and sneezes, and stay home if you’re sick. The order takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on July 20 and remains in effect until further notice.
