Sumner County's mask mandate has been extended through the month of September, reports the Hendersonville Standard:
Sumner County’s mask mandate has been extended for another month in an effort to help further slow the spread of COVID-19 countywide.
The mandate, which has been in place since early July, is now set to expire on Sept. 30 at 11:59 p.m.
The decision to extend the order requiring face coverings or masks be worn in public was made following continued discussions with local health officials, according to Sumner County Mayor Anthony Holt.
“We must all continue to do our part to slow the spread of this virus,” Holt said in a prepared statement about the decision last week. “Health professionals still recommend that wearing face coverings is one of the most effective ways to protect ourselves and others. My purpose is to take steps necessary to protect the health and well-being of our citizens and to preserve our economy.”
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