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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So I notice they re-re-clarified the order last night to this:

"The new face covering guidelines outlined in the Health Directive are designed to help protect residents and reduce the spread of COVID-19. Residents are strongly urged to wear a mask whenever they are in public places and may encounter others. Whether you are out walking or jogging, wearing a mask when you are likely to be within six feet of someone, [b]even if it is solely in passing, is required."[/b]

It seems they would like you to wear one anytime you leave your yard.[/quote]

The problem with the re-re-clarification is that it is in complete contradiction with the actual order, which states as follows:

Persons leaving their residences shall wear a face covering when they are likely to come into contact with another person, such as being within six feet of another person [b]for more than a fleeting time.[/b] ([emphasis added]

I’m going by what the order says, not by the public affairs moronic interpretation.  
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I talked to the county about this. The statement in the press release about requiring a mask when passing others on the sidewalk was intended to be interpreted as a strong recommendation, rather a legal mandate under the health order. I personally don't think "required" was the appropriate word to use, but I do understand they're trying to write orders and provide guidance for two very different kinds of situations: an empty trail/sidewalk upcounty, and a crowded sidewalk in Bethesda or Silver Spring.

I think they figure they can write stronger interpretive guidance because they don't intend to enforce it.[/quote]

Thank you.  Your comment makes complete sense.  [/quote]

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