Statewide Mask Mandate Now in Effect

Early last night, July 23, the DeWine administration issued its latest public health order. Per Section 2 of this order, individuals ages 10 and older in all 88 Ohio counties must wear facial coverings in public at all times when:

• At any indoor location that is not a residence;
• Outdoors and unable to consistently maintain a distance of six feet or more from people who are not members of their family or household; and
• Waiting for, riding, driving, or operating public transportation, a taxi, car service, or ridesharing vehicle.

The administration’s action comes after more counties were moved this week to Level 3 (red alert) status.

For manufacturers, the mask exceptions in the new order mirror those of the previous order. For members’ convenience, the OMA has again updated its guidance document for use of masks and face coverings. 7/24/2020