Ohio mandates masks in public for seven counties

July 7, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WJW)– Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced that Ohio Department of Health will issue an order requiring masks in public places in seven counties.

It goes into effect at 6 p.m. Wednesday for the counties in the red level of the Ohio Public Health Advisory Alert System: Butler, Cuyahoga, Franklin, Hamilton, Huron, Montgomery and Trumbull. It will remain in effect as long as these counties are in the red level or if they increase to the purple level.

People must wear masks when:

• They are in any indoor location that is not a residence.
• They are outdoors and unable to consistently maintain a distance of six feet or more from individuals who are not members of their household.
• They are waiting for, riding, driving, or operating public transportation, a taxi, a private care service, or a ride-sharing vehicle.

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