Jefferson County (Ala.) to require face coverings in most public spaces

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Jefferson County (Ala.) to require face coverings in most public spaces

Jefferson County will require face coverings in most indoor public places beginning at 5 p.m. June 29 and lasting until the county health officer deems public safety no longer requires it in the fight against COVID-19.

Jefferson County Health Officer Dr. Mark Wilson announced the new order at a news conference today.

I’ve also heard a lot of concerns from people who do not feel safe going into public places and they feel that their personal liberty has been limited because others are not wearing face coverings to keep them safe.”

Wilson called on the public and the mayors of cities in Jefferson County to cooperate with the new order.

Saag said it’s demoralizing for health care workers who watch patients die from COVID-19 and then go out in public and see people not doing something as minimal as wearing a face covering to protect others.

Source: The Birmingham Times

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