Birmingham's Mandatory Mask Ordinance Will Expire This Week

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Mayor Randall Woodfin has informed the Birmingham City Council Tuesday he intends to let the city’s current face-covering ordinance expire at 11:59 p.m. Friday, May 29.

Woodfin recommended and the council approved the ordinance to go in effect on May 1 in order to limit the spread of coronavirus in situations where social distancing of six feet was not possible. The ordinance was extended twice during the month of May.

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"The City of Birmingham implemented the mandatory face covering ordinance as an additional level of protection as the state began the phased re-opening process," Woodfin said. "I want to thank the people of Birmingham for following the law. The ordinance raised the level of awareness to the importance of wearing a face covering when in public and within six feet of other people. While the ordinance is set to expire on Friday, we must not let our guard down. Public health leaders say covering your nose and mouth is a critical tool to help reduce the spread of coronavirus. I urge everyone to keep social distancing, wear face coverings in public, and do what you can to limit the spread."

City employees and guests visiting city facilities will continue to be required to wear face coverings.

The ordinance can be viewed here.

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