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Breaking: Dewine Issues Order for Mandatory Masks in Seven Counties More Possible

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OHIO – Gov. Dewine has mandated seven counties in Ohio to war masks effective 6 pm tomorrow.

Dewine said, “This order will stay in effect as long as these counties are in a red level or if they increase to the Purple Alert Level 4. If the counties drop to a Level 2, the requirement will drop off.”


In these red-alert counties, people will need to wear a mask:

When they are in any indoor location that is not a residence;

When they are outdoors and unable to consistently maintain a distance of six feet or more from individuals who are not members of their household; or when they are waiting for, riding, driving, or operating public transportation, a taxi, a private care service, or a ride-sharing vehicle.

This Order does not apply to children under the age of 10 or any other minor who cannot safely wear a face covering.


The Order also reflects the mask guidance that has existed for employees and businesses under their health and safety guidelines, which does not require a person to wear a mask if their physician advises against it. If wearing a mask is prohibited by federal regulation, if communicating with the hearing impaired, when alone in your office or personal workspace, and other similar measures.