WEARING face coverings public in Orange County is no longer required (Shutterstock).
The masks are off. At least from a mandatory standpoint.
On Thursday, Dr. Clayton Chau, the new Orange County Health Care Agency rescinded an earlier order that residents were required to wear a face covering public, replacing it with a “highly recommended” order.
“I want to be clear,” said Dr. Chau. “This does not diminish the importance of face coverings. I stand with public health experts and believe wearing cloth face coverings helps to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community.”
The change in policy comes as many businesses and other public places are undergoing “re-opening.” There has been in recent days a sharp increase in reported coronavirus cases and deaths, although the cause is not clear and the trend is only a few days old.
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THIS car hit a tree and a curb. The driver was arrested for DUI in the wake of the crash on Harbor Boulevard in Anaheim (APD photo).
Motorist arrested for DUI after crash
A man was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Anaheim for driving under the influence when his car struck a tree and a curb.
According to the Anaheim Police Department, the one-car crash took place in the 700 block of North Harbor Boulevard. The motorist has his child in the right front passenger seat at the time.
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Re-openings in OC are set for Friday
A variety of public and private enterprises are scheduled to re-open on Friday, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency. Principal among them will be:
- campgrounds, recreational vehicle parks and outdoor recreation
- cardrooms, satellite wagering facilities and race tracks
- family entertainment centers, including bowling operations
- fitness facilities
- museums, galleries, zoos and aquariums
- restaurants, bars and wineries
- hotels.
The re-opening must be accompanied by the use of social distancing, frequent sanitization and the wearing of masks by employees.
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