Face Coverings Must Be Worn In Virginia Beginning May 29

Press release from the City of Fairfax:

May 26, 2020

Governor Ralph Northam has announced that beginning May 29, face coverings will be required to be worn in Virginia.

Face coverings do not need to be "medical grade," the governor clarified — cloth face coverings are permitted, including handmade coverings and bandanas.Click here for information from the CDC on how to make face coverings.

This requirement, to be enforced by the Virginia Department of Health, applies in the following conditions:

• individuals age 10 and older (although the governor "strongly recommends" children age 3 and older wear face coverings "to the extent possible)
• inside brick and mortar retail establishments
• inside personal care and grooming establishments
• inside places where people congregate
• inside food and beverage establishments (except when eating or drinking)
• on public transportation
• when access state or local government services

Under certain circumstances, face coverings are not required:

• When exercising
• While eating or drinking
• For those with a health condition that prevents the wearing of a face covering
• For those who have trouble breathing or are unable to remove the mask

Watch the governor's press conference, below, for additional information:

Information: WeCare@fairfaxva.gov , 703.385.7800

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