Citywide mask mandate takes effect Wednesday in the Med City

Citywide mask mandate takes effect Wednesday in the Med City

If you plan on going into an indoor public establishment beginning tomorrow you will be required to wear a mask.

Temperatures to jump.

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"* i'm katie lange.

And i'm george mallet.

It's no longer up for debate... starting tomorrow ?

*- you ?

"(need to wear a mask in the med city.

The new mandate requires people in rochester wear a face covering outdoors when 6 foot distancing is not maintained and in indoor areas accessible to the public.

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Mask up before going inside any store.

Yep, you'll need to wear one here at the gym too when you're within 6 feet of someone else.

Standup: keep that mask on at your favorite restaurants or bars when you're not seated at your table.

You can of course take off your mask while eating and drinking.

Same thing goes at the silver screen.

You're fine to un?

"*mask when you're in yor seat six feet away from others ?

"* but a trip to the bathroo*- to grab some popcorn or walk through the lobby ?

"* you'll need to wear a face covering.

Masks are required from the time you board public while it's not illegal for the average joe to violate this order ?

"* businesses violating it can face administrative action on any city licenses they might have.

Also ?

"* if a business tells an unmasked person to leave and they refuse ?

"* rochester police can enforce trespassing laws.

There are a handful of exceptions ?

"* including for children 2 years old or younger.

A link to the full declaration can be found with