Town of Matthews issued the following announcement on Aug. 20.
Due to the increase in Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations, and positivity rate in our community, tonight the Matthews Board of Commissioners voted to pass a proclamation that mandates masks be worn in any indoor public place, business, or establishment within the Town of Matthews. The mandate goes into effect on Friday, August 20, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
“Immediate action is needed to slow the spread of Covid-19 in our community,” said Mayor John Higdon. “One of the most important things we can do now is wear a mask to protect ourselves and the people around us – particularly the most vulnerable among us and children under the age of 12 who are not eligible to receive the vaccine. Vaccinations remain critically important in fighting this virus, and I encourage everyone to get the vaccine.”
There are exceptions to the mask mandate, including: children under five years of age, a medical or behavioral condition or disability, when a person is actively eating or drinking, temporarily removing masks at work, as determined by local, state, or federal regulations or workplace safety guidelines. Click here to read the proclamation in its entirety and see the full list of exceptions. (Proclamation was amended during August 23 Board Meeting to continue until September 20, 2021).
Earlier this week, the Mecklenburg County Board of County Commissioners issued a Public Health Rule requiring masks be worn in indoor public places. That rule goes into on August 31, 2021. The Matthews Board of Commissioners passed this proclamation as an interim measure before the Public Health Rule can go into effect.
Original source can be found here.
