Health & Fitness

Correction Message On Masks From Hamilton Board Of Health

If you cannot maintain that six-foot distance from everyone else, then you must comply.

May 13, 2020

This message is intended to correct some misunderstandings on the requirements for wearing face coverings or masks.

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The Orders and Guidance from both the Governor and the Hamilton Board of Health do NOT require the wearing of face coverings or masks when you are OUTDOORS, SO LONG AS you can stay at least six feet away from everyone else. If you cannot maintain that six-foot distance from everyone else, then you must comply. There are a few exceptions to this namely, for persons under the age of two, persons who suffer from a medical condition, and persons exempted by the State DPH.


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