Braintree Coronavirus: Masks Required In Public

BRAINTREE, MA — Mayor Charles Kokoros has issued an emergency order requiring all residents to to wear masks or face coverings when in public. The order is effective beginning Wednesday.

Under the order, any Braintree resident that enters restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies, home improvement stores and other essential businesses is required to cover their face.

The order also requires essential business owners and employees to wear masks during business hours. Masks must also be worn when entering or leaving residential properties with more than one unit and while in common areas and communal spaces.

Recommended face coverings include masks, bandanas and scarves. Kokoros said surgical masks and N-95 masks should be left for medical professionals and first responders.

Refer to the CDC's website on how to make and properly use face coverings.