In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Starr County is issuing a mandatory mask order for residents going out in public.

The order goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday.

Residents will be subject to the mask ordinance at all public places.

On March 17, Starr County issued a mandatory quarantine for those entering the county from outside the Rio Grande Valley or Zapata County.

For more information on the county’s COVID-19 cases, check here.