Two states to require masks in public at all times, regardless of distance from others

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Source: The Hill

Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) and Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker (R) issued a stricter mask mandates this week as coronavirus cases continue to surge across the nation.

Mills issued her order on Thursday, requiring Mainers to wear masks in public spaces at all times, regardless of distance from others.

Previously, under the governor's executive order, people were not required to wear masks in public if they could stay at least six feet away from others.

Under the order, which took effect the same day it was issued, masks are required within indoor spaces "accessible to the public" including restaurants, grocery stores and houses of worship, and in outdoor spaces, like playgrounds, sidewalks and parking lots, regardless of distance from others.



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[Amaryllis]

1. OUtdoor spaces? REgardless of distance? That is extreme. I can't walk around in my neighborhood

by myself without a mask? When no other people are in sight?

[forgotmylogin]

3. I'm sure they won't call in helicopters if you're walking your dog.

I'd just always keep a mask with you and put it on when other people are around.

[Withywindle]

5. OMG just wear a mask when you go out, it's not that hard

Get the kind that loops around your neck, that you can pull up when you see someone. It's not a muzzle. You can still talk though it.

[FailureToCommunicate]

7. Working outside, I usually wear a mask - for cold and/or dust- all winter. What's the big

deal, really?

Plus, think of all those Karens who might photograph you, mask-less, and shame post you on social media.

[Blues Heron]

8. correct. get used to it, cases are EXPLODING up there

the graph looks like an elon musk starship launch

[we can do it]

10. Waaa...we've had that rule all summer in Rehoboth Beach.

It’s not hard and it’s how we end this disaster.

[bamagal62]

2. I agree. It's the only way we're going

To control
This.

[Hekate]

4. Good!

[CottonBear]

6. That's what I've been doing. It's the only way to stop the viral transmission. N/T

[AllaN01Bear]

9. please help me get this monster down to 0.

[KS Toronado]

11. China and oriental countries surrounding it have some of the lowest numbers of Covid

They had everyone wearing N95's early on everywhere except their homes. Go to

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries

and look up Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Cambodia, and Laos. You'll be shocked at how well
they have handled this pandemic, I am and believe we could learn things from them to help us. Laos
has only had 24 cases total since the pandemic started, my town has almost that many everyday. Laos
has 7.3 million people, my city is about 30 thousand.

[roamer65]

12. Every place there are other people around yes.

I agree.

[Bayard]

13. The problem is enforcement

There are signs on ever public door around here that a mask is required, but when you walk in, half the people aren't wearing them. I always say something, but workers just shrug it off. They often have their own masks under their noses.

[ChazII]

14. I keep my mask around my neck while walking

my dogs. If someone is headed in my direction I pull the mask up unless they are on the other side of the street. The only time I don't cover my nose and mouth is when I am driving.