Coral Gables Issues New Facemask Emergency Order

From the City of Coral Gables:

June 24, 2020

Starting on Thursday morning, June 25, Coral Gables will be enforcing a new emergency order intended to eliminate the spread of COVID-19. Facemasks and face coverings will be required indoors and outdoors where social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. There are some exceptions such as children under the age of two, people who have trouble breathing due to chronic pre-existing conditions or people engaged in strenuous physical activity (including walking for exercise, running, jogging or bicycling).

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), COVID-19 spreads mainly from person to person through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or even talks. Facemasks significantly reduce the spread of the virus.

People who live, work and visit Coral Gables must adhere to this order. Returning to normal will depend on the collaboration of all.

To view the full Order, click here.

This press release was produced by the City of Coral Gables. The views expressed here are the author’s own.