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To encourage residents to follow the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Ohio Governor DeWine and wear non-medical face coverings while in public.
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WHEREAS, On Wednesday, April 29, 2020, Governor DeWine strongly recommended that all Ohioans wear non-medical face masks when out in public; and
WHEREAS, Columbus City Council launched a social media campaign to raise awareness with the public to #MaskUpCbus. As part of the City's Mask=Kindness initiative, Council is asking the public to use the hashtag #MaskUpCbus on social media to help promote this serious issue; and
WHEREAS, Goals of this campaign include raising awareness on the importance of wearing face coverings, providing instructions on how to make face coverings, and educate residents on how to properly use face coverings; and
WHEREAS, According to Columbus Public Health, homemade facial coverings should fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face, be secured with rubber bands, ties or ear loops, include multiple layers of fabric, allow for breathing without restriction, and be able to be laundered and machine dried; and
WHEREAS, It is imperative, we wear masks or fabric face coverings and stay at least six feet away from others while out in public to reduce the spread of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, Wearing face coverings isn't simply about protecting yourself; it's also about protecting others around us. It's about doing our part as individuals to keep our friends, family and neighbors safe by flattening the curve; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
To encourage residents to follow the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Ohio Governor DeWine and wear non-medical face coverings while in public.