Broomfield To Follow Statewide Mask Mandate

Press release from the City and County of Broomfield:

July 17, 2020

The City and County of Broomfield will follow and enforce Colorado’s statewide mask mandate (Executive Order D 2020 138) effective at midnight, July 16.

While the Broomfield Board of Health voted Tuesday night to adopt Public Health Order 2020-04, requiring face coverings in indoor settings in Broomfield, a review by Broomfield’s public health and legal officials determined the two orders are substantially similar.

“Face coverings are critical to slowing the spread of the novel COVID-19 coronavirus,” said Jason Vahling, Director of Broomfield Public Health. “Bottom line is that wearing a mask is required in indoor spaces under both orders. This is one of the things that will help us get back on top of this virus.”

Since Broomfield is enforcing a state order, the civil and criminal remedies of state law apply. Learn more by reading the FAQ document and by visiting https://covid19.colorado.gov/mask-guidance. The most recent COVID-19 data can be found at the Broomfield COVID-19 data dashboard.

MORE INFORMATION

Broomfield Updates:

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Colorado Updates:

• Call CO Help at 303.389.1687 or 1.877.462.2911 or email COHELP@RMPDC.org, for answers in English and Spanish to your COVID-19 questions.

More Information on COVID-19:

• Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
• Centers for Disease Control - General Information
• Centers for Disease Control - Information for Older Adults

This press release was produced by the City and County of Broomfield. The views expressed are the author's own.