Gov. Herbert Approves Mandatory Face Mask Requests For Salt Lake, Summit Counties
Jun 25, 2020, 7:13 PM | Updated: 11:45 pm
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Gov. Herbert has approved requests from Salt Lake and Summit counties to require face masks in certain public, retail and commercial settings.
“Notifications are in the process of being made to the two requesting jurisdictions that they may implement a face covering requirement. Governor Herbert has approved their requests,” said Maj. Gen. Jefferson Burton, acting director of the Utah Department of Health.
Both counties had previously submitted their requests and Herbert said Wednesday he planned to approve Salt Lake County’s request Thursday.
Summit County announced their request Thursday with a proposed public health order.
Details about enforcement and when the requirements go into effect were not immediately available.
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson and Salt Lake County Health Department Executive Director Gary Edwards said they would address the media Thursday night to provide addition details.
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- Avoid close contact with people who may be sick
- Avoid touching your face
- Stay home when you are sick
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Additional Resources
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