BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Starting Monday, masks can be required in Baltimore. A citywide mandate would require individuals — each vaccinated and unvaccinated to masks up when inside.
“I noticed it coming. I feel lots of people noticed it coming,” mentioned Nick Contomanolis.
“It’s irritating,” mentioned Jana Horton.
Mayor Brandon Scott reinstated the masks mandate within the metropolis and the announcement is getting blended critiques.
“It is going to shield individuals from getting the brand new variant but it surely additionally seems like we’re taking a step again,” Horton added.
“They acquired to place the masks on there’s nothing fallacious with that,” mentioned Contomanolis.
Because the delta variant continues to comb the nation and covid instances climb right here within the state, each vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals should masks up.
Nonetheless, some worry it’ll hit the service business onerous.
“It retains plenty of us who depend on suggestions, particularly proper now, in a foul place so it’s a little bit nerve-wracking,” mentioned Joey Buchholz.
Others imagine it’ll save lives.
“Sadly I see perhaps it’s going to worsen, so we’ve to do what we’ve to do,” mentioned Contomanolis.
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The mayor mentioned that masks should be worn indoors and in areas of considerable or excessive transmission. The town mentioned they’re hoping the masks mandate together with their vaccination efforts will assist cease the unfold.