These nationwide spiking daily numbers has prompted many cities and counties to mandate wearing a face covering when in public spaces.
The Alabama Department of Public Health reported 964 new coronavirus cases in our state on Friday, June 26.
Because Jefferson County continues to see an increase of coronavirus cases, Dr. Mark Wilson, Jefferson County Health Officer has issued an order requiring face covering/mask to be worn when in public places in Jefferson County, Alabama.
The order went into effect Monday, June 29 at 5 p.m. Wilson said, “This order shall remain in effect until I’ve determined that public health conditions in the county warrant discontinuation or change in the order.”
Face covering are required by the Order at the following public spaces:
a. Indoor spaces of businesses or venues open to the general public, including but not limited to stores, bars and restaurants (see exception 3b) entertainment venues, public meeting spaces, government buildings, civic centers, etc.
