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Wednesday, July 22

The COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing in the United States, with the state of Ohio reporting a steady increase in infection rates.



On Wednesday, July 22, Governor Mike DeWine announced a mask/face covering mandate while in public for ages 10 and over in all counties in Ohio.



This action is effective as of 6 p.m. Thursday, July 23.



Specifically, masks/facial coverings must be worn in the following situations:

Individuals in any indoor location that is not a residence;

Individuals who are outdoors and unable to consistently maintain a distance of six feet or more from individuals who are not members of their household;

Individuals utilizing public transportation (waiting, riding, driving or operating, including taxi, private transportation or ride-sharing).

EXEMPTIONS | and new travel advisories are listed here.

ENFORCEMENT | FCPH is the enforcement agency for the ODH Order. This is a public health order. Therefore, the Westerville Division of Police (WPD) will respond to disturbances and emergencies, but not complaints related to individuals not wearing masks in Westerville.

If you are concerned about another individual NOT wearing a mask, please follow these steps:

At a business, restaurant, etc: Ask to speak to the manager first. Request the customer comply with the public health order. Report repetitive non-compliance problems to FCPH online at www.myfcph.org. Contact WPD only if a non-compliant customer is causing a disturbance: (614) 882-7444. Call 9-1-1 only in an EMERGENCY. A customer or other individual not wearing a mask is NOT an emergency.

SCHOOLS | Westerville City Schools are required to follow the guidelines and mandates of the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) and existing ODH Orders. The ODH Order does not address schools: they are covered under the separate guidelines and requirements per the ODE and ODH.

RESOURCES |

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is required in the City of Westerville now?

Based on Franklin County’s position on the Public Health Advisory System, the wearing of a mask or facial covering is now required in Westerville in both counties in which the city is located.

Ohio Department of Health Order “Director's Order for Facial Coverings in Butler, Cuyahoga, Franklin, Hamilton, Huron, Montgomery, and Trumbull Counties in Level 3 Public Health Advisory”.

City of Westerville Executive Order

How will it be enforced?

Governor DeWine has expressly stated the ODH Order’s objective is to help keep citizens safe, not to be punitive. That philosophy is shared by the City of Westerville and WPD. Please see notes on Enforcement above.

How long will this last?

Governor DeWine said the state’s Order will remain in place as long as required.