Do you have to wear a mask in indianapolis. Indianapolis ems explains you probably do not need to rush to the store to buy a mask. There has been discussion in recent days about whether the general public should wear masks outside to combat the spread of the coronavirus. John mcneill local public health authority on monday adding a cloth face covering would also work but one of the two should be worn anytime people leave.
The city of indianapolis first priority is to provide face coverings to those unable to purchase or obtain a face. Indianapolis this is another reminder that starting on thursday july 9 everyone in marion county over the age of 2 will need to wear a mask in an effort to prevent the spread of the. The states mask requirement applies to any residents who are in a public place over age 2 and cant maintain at least six feet of distance from other people.
Elkhart countys health officer dr. You need to wear a mask said dr. Requiring masks when 6 foot social distancing cant be maintained indoors and in.
Lydia mertz announced a new open ended order beginning tuesday at 12 am. Masks will also be distributed through community partners beginning in june but home delivery of masks is encouraged if. You do not have access to reliable transportation.
Heres where you have to. In effect as ofapril 20. And to those who disagree with science or the style.
Public health experts have said that wearing a mask can prevent a person who has been infected but does not know it from inadvertently spreading the virus to someone else. Andrew cuomo said trump should order the wearing of masks. In indiana face masks arent required for the general public like they are in illinois but officials strongly recommend everyone wear them.