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Tampa and St. Pete Masks Order Goes into Effect Today at 5 PM

June 19, 2020

By: Staff Report

TAMPA, Fla. – Masks are no longer just recommended for St. Petersburg and Tampa. The orders for cities are a bit different, but both take effect at 5 p.m. Friday.

In Tampa, This order will apply to everyone and anyone in an indoor public setting where social distancing is not possible. Violators will be subject to civil citations.

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St. Pete’s order states employees at all St. Petersburg businesses are required to wear a face mask or covering in all areas of the business that are open to the public.

There has been a surge in new COVID-19 cases in the Tampa Bay area, with increased testing and large public gatherings. Officials feel that the mask ordinance will help slow the spread of the coronavirus.

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