{"id":34319,"date":"2020-07-16T19:22:29","date_gmt":"2020-07-16T19:22:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vailvalleypartnership.com\/?p=34319"},"modified":"2020-07-20T19:24:06","modified_gmt":"2020-07-20T19:24:06","slug":"governor-polis-announces-statewide-mask-order-for-colorado","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vailvalleypartnership.com\/2020\/07\/governor-polis-announces-statewide-mask-order-for-colorado\/","title":{"rendered":"Governor Polis Announces Statewide Mask Order for Colorado"},"content":{"rendered":"

DENVER – Governor Jared Polis today announced a Statewide mask order,<\/a>directing Coloradans to wear a face covering while indoors. This Executive Order goes into effect at midnight tonight. The Governor also provided an update on the State\u2019s response to COVID-19.<\/p>\n

\u201cWearing a mask is an easy and highly effective way to significantly reduce the spread of COVID-19. The more we wear masks, the safer we will be and the stronger our economy will grow,\u201d said Governor Jared Polis. \u201cUnfortunately, this pandemic is far from over, cases are up,\u00a0 and we have to find a way to live sustainably while protecting ourselves and those around us. Masks are the ticket to the Colorado we love and a critical part of supporting Colorado\u2019s economy and prosperity. The best way to support Colorado workers and businesses right now is to wear a mask. I\u2019ve said this from the beginning, and it\u2019s still true today: together, we will get through this.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Governor was joined by Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman, and State Epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Herlihy at the announcement.<\/p>\n

Coloradans older than 10 years old must wear a face covering over their nose and mouth when entering or moving within any public indoor space. A public indoor space is defined as any enclosed indoor area that is publicly or privately owned, managed or operated to which individuals have access by right or by invitation, expressed or implied, and that is accessible to the public, serves as a place of employment, or is an entity providing services. Public Indoor Space does not mean a person\u2019s residence, including a room in a motel or hotel or a residential room for students at an educational facility. This includes wearing a face covering while using or waiting to use the services of any taxi, bus, light rail, train, car service, ride-sharing or similar service, or Mass Transportation Operations. Individuals 10 years old and younger, and those who cannot medically tolerate a face covering are exempt from this Executive Order.<\/p>\n

Individuals performing the following activities are also exempt from the requirements of the Executive Order while the activity is being performed:<\/p>\n