"Gov. Charlie Baker signed an executive order on Friday requiring members of the public to wear a face covering while in public when people cannot physical distance from others.https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200501/baker-signs-order-requiring-face-coverings-while-in-public
The order goes into place on Wednesday, May 6 and does not apply to children under the age of 2.
The requirement applies to all workers and customers of businesses and other organizations that are open to the public.
Gov. Baker said face coverings are an easy, critically important and essential step to stop or slow the spread of the coronavirus.
“The public is required to wear a face covering at all times in grocery stores, retail stores or on public transportation,” Baker said."
If you were watching the live update on Friday, you'll recall that the feed was lost during the broadcast. There apparently is no video replay available at this time. The archive of prior updates for replay can be found
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfzuvKpMoFEDd597ZSHxMmvkzR3XCgVSg
The Press Release
https://www.mass.gov/news/baker-polito-administration-orders-use-of-mask-or-face-covering-in-public-announces-increased
The Tweet
https://twitter.com/MassGovernor/status/1256291755865104384
The Executive Order
https://www.mass.gov/doc/may-1-2020-masks-and-face-coverings/download
Today we are requiring all residents to wear a mask in public places when it is not possible to maintain proper social distance.— Charlie Baker (@MassGovernor) May 1, 2020
This applies to workers and customers of essential businesses like groceries and pharmacies.#COVID19MA
🔗Full Details: https://t.co/MHAD2lF5PV pic.twitter.com/bhW27HG0mx
 |
| https://twitter.com/MassGovernor/status/1256291755865104384/photo/1 |
