Order of the Health Officer to Require Members of the Public to Wear Facial Coverings
In effect beginning, Friday, April 24 until changed or lifted.

When should I wear facial coverings?

• Before entering any building
• Before entering any enclosed open space
• Outdoors when six feet of distance from other people can’t be maintained at all times.

Who is exempt from wearing facial coverings?

• Children under age 2
• People who have trouble breathing
• Anyone who cannot remove the facial covering without help from someone else.

Why is this order in place?

• Facial coverings are meant to protect the public from the user in case the user is infected and not yet displaying symptoms
• Facial coverings may reduce the risk of transmission of this virus by limiting the spread of these droplets from the wearer to other people
• Facial coverings are not a substitute for social distancing.

Questions?

Contact the Humboldt County Joint Information Center by emailing covidinfo@co.humboldt.ca.us or calling 707-441-5000. Spanish speakers are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mask Making Ideas

The attached PDF contains the information contained here as well as guidance on making masks.  A version in Spanish (PDF) is also available.