More ‘Mask Up OKC’ Drive-Thru Disposable Mask Giveaways Saturday In Oklahoma City

Press release from the City of Oklahoma City:

September 16, 2020

The City of Oklahoma City, OKC-County Health Department (OCCHD) and Greater Oklahoma City Chamber are hosting two more drive-thru disposable face mask giveaway events Saturday, Sept. 9.

Unbranded, disposable face masks will be distributed at the events while supplies last. The masks will help Oklahoma City residents prevent the spread of COVID-19 and follow OKC’s mask requirement. Proof of residency is not required.

The distribution will be drive-thru only. Each vehicle will receive one box of 50 disposable masks.

9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19

• Southern Oaks Community Center, 400 SW 66th Street
• Classen SAS at Northeast High School, 3100 N Kelley Ave.

CARES Act funding and donations of 20,000 masks by RFIP and 60,000 masks by Bank of America provided the masks for the events, the first of which were Sept. 12.

Oklahoma City’s mask ordinance is in place until at least Oct. 20. Everyone age 6 and up is required to wear face coverings in indoor public places, with narrow exceptions. Read more about the ordinance at covid19.okc.gov, including frequently asked questions (FAQs).

Public health officials say face coverings are key to slowing the spread of the coronavirus. Cases have declined in the metro since Oklahoma City’s emergency mask order was first put in place July 17.

Visit covid19.okc.gov for the latest on COVID-19 in Oklahoma City, including data, resources and links to reliable information.

This press release was produced by the City of Oklahoma City. The views expressed here are the author’s own.