July 15, 2020 09:30 AM UTC

Jefferson County Adds Mask Ordinance

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• by: Colorado Pols

As The Denver Post reports:

Jefferson County on Tuesday joined a growing number of Colorado municipalities to enact a mask requirement for anyone in public settings to combat the spread of COVID-19.

Under the order, which goes into effect 5 p.m. Tuesday and expires 6 a.m. July 22 if not extended, residents and visitors who are outside their homes “must wear a mask or cloth face covering when in public settings when unable to maintain six-foot social distancing,” county health officials said in a news release.

People will not be required to wear masks at home or in a car with members of their household. And businesses will be required to post signs saying people must wear facial coverings when inside, according to the county’s order.

The Jefferson County Board of Health will meet next Tuesday to decide on whether to amend or extend the order.

More than 25 cities and counties in Colorado have now implemented mask requirements for anyone who is out in public. Here’s a list of those requirements.