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NEWS RELEASE  

July 23, 2020

CONTACT: Ron H. Graham (440) 251-9796

LAKE COUNTY GENERAL HEALTH DISTRICT

MASK ORDER GOES INTO EFFECT THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2020

COMPLAINT WEBPAGE AND HOTLINE ESTABLISHED

A statewide mask order goes into effect today, Thursday July 23, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. for all Ohio counties. All individuals in Ohio must wear facial coverings in public at all times when:

• At an indoor location that is not a residence;
• Outdoors, but unable to maintain six-foot social distance from people who are not household members;
• Waiting for, riding, driving, or operating public transportation, such as a taxi, a car service, or a private car used for ride-sharing

The order only requires those 10 years old or older to wear a mask. Additional exclusions include:

• Those with a medical condition or a disability or those communicating with someone with a disability;
• Those who are actively exercising or playing sports;
• Those who are officiants at religious services;
• Those who are actively involved in public safety; or
• Those who are actively eating or drinking.

Residents wishing to register complaints regarding mask use or business compliance should visit https://www.lcghd.org/ or call 440-350-4357. 

“We urge residents to use our webpage or hotline to voice their concerns. Local 9-1-1 lines must remain open so that our first responders can receive notice of critical emergencies in our county,” said Health Commissioner Ron H. Graham.

Questions regarding COVID-19 exposure can still be addressed to Lake County General Health District at covid19@lcghd.org or (440)350-2188. Visit www.lcghd.org for the most updated COVID-19 information.