Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins Issues Emergency Mask Mandate

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins issued an emergency mask mandate Wednesday to try and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The face masks will be required inside businesses, schools and Dallas County buildings.
What to know about the mask mandate:

•Order goes into effect Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.

•Masks required indoors for all teachers, staff, students and visitors regardless of vaccination status except children under 2 years old

•All businesses which serve the public must require face masks indoors for visitors and employees

•Face masks are required in all Dallas County buildings, regardless of vaccination status

Any business that fails to comply within three calendar days may result in a fine not to exceed $1,000 for each violation.
All schools must require masks indoors for students from pre-K through 12th grade. They’re also required at all child care centers, except for children 2 years old and under.