Source: Urban One / Radio One Digital
Governor Mike DeWine announced at his COVID-19 press conference on Wednesday, July 22 that a mandatory statewide mask mandate will begin in just over 24 hours.
Get Breaking News & Exclusive Contest in Your Inbox:
The mandate includes everyone over the age of 10 years old. However, Ohioans with a medical condition or disability, actively exercising or playing sports, officiants at religious services, actively involved in public safety, eating, or drinking will not be expected to wear a mask.
The new sitewide mandate is set to start on July 23rd at 6pm.
Along with the statewide mask mandate, Governor DeWine also announced a travel advisory, “Today, I’m announcing a travel advisory for all individuals coming into #Ohio from states reporting positive testing rates of 15% or higher for #COVID19 and recommend that those individuals self-quarantine for 14 days.”
As of July22nd, Ohio has had 78,742 positive COVID-19 test, 3,235 deaths, 9,864 hospitalizations, and 2,386 admitted to ICU. See below for details on all of the new mandates and information.
RELATED STORY: Natural Remedies That Could Help COVID-19
Ohio Governor Enacts Stateside Mask Mandate, Travel Advisory and More was originally published on mycolumbusmagic.com
