Mask Resolution in Effect on City Properties

The mask resolution passed by City Council on December 8, 2020 was never repealed. Once cases over a two week period dropped below 100 per 100,000 masks were not required, but latest numbers show 491 cases per 100,00 over a 14 day period.

August 18, 2021

At the City Council meeting held on Monday, August 16, 2021, Mayor Horton announced that the mask resolution passed in December 2020 was still in effect on City properties since the number of COVID-19 cases in Newton County now exceeds 100 per 100,000 over a two week period. Newton County is currently in the high transmission category for COVID-19. Five weeks ago, there were 59 cases per 100,000 in Newton County. As of August 13, there were 491 cases per 100,000 in Newton County in a 14-day period.

 
The following guidelines are outlined in the mask resolution:
  1. Individuals will be required to wear a face covering on City properties.
  2. Face coverings aren't mandated on private property, but Council is encouraging businesses to institute the mandatory mask resolution.
  3. Masks are not required to be medical grade so long as they cover the nose and mouth. Bandanas, scarves and other similar fabrics are allowed.
  4. Businesses within city limits may indicated that they require masks on their property by posting a notice at each entrance accessible to the public.
  5. Masks are not required while eating or drinking or if socially distanced at least six feet apart.
  6. The Covington Police Department will enforce the ordinance on all public property and any private property that chooses to require masks. Any individual who fails to be in compliance with this order is subject to a $50 fine.

 

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