DUVAL COUNTY, Texas — Duval County leaders have announced an ordinance that will make face coverings mandatory in public places. It goes into effect at 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
According to Duval County Judge Gilbert Saenz, the ordinance was passed Wednesday. It requires that anyone over the age of four wear a face mask or covering in all places that are open to the public.
This ordinance, along with the curfew in place as part of the County's existing stay-at-home order, will remain in place until 11:59 p.m. April 26.
The curfew lasts from 10 p.m.- 5 a.m., except for essential services, work or activities.
Anyone found in violation of either the curfew or the face covering ordinance could receive a citation and be fined up to $500.
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