Coronavirus: Barrington To Require Face Masks In Public Buildings

BARRINGTON, RI — Barrington is requiring all employees and customers to wear face cloth coverings in government and commercial buildings starting on Wednesday. The town manager's office announced that this directive applies to government building employees and both employees and customers at grocery stories, pharmacies and other essential stores that remain open during the state's stay-at-home order.

Masks should cover a person's nose and mouths and must be worn by those working and visiting buildings at all times. At this time, the masks do not need to be medical-grade masks or N95 respirators, but at a minimum fabric or cloth coverings, such as cloths and bandanas. Masks are not required in vehicles and private residences.

Go here for information on how to make your own mask.

The Barrington Hotline at 247-1900 X384 is available for referrals, assistance and volunteers. Those who witnesses violations of both local and state directives related to the new coronavirus are asked to contact Barrington Public Safety Dispatch at 401-437-3935.

Gov. Gina Raimondo joined the leaders of several neighboring states Monday t0 announce a joint partnership aimed at reopening the economy shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic. The multi-state effort was spearheaded by the governors of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

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