The Springfield Mayor Dom Sarno and Health and Human Services Secretary Helen Caulton Harris are issuing new guidance for residents safety in the ongoing Covid 19 crisis.
The City of Springfield is asking residents to wear face coverings when out in public, especially in locations where people are in transit such as; grocery and convenient stores, bus and train stations, pharmacies and medical facilities, pet supply stores, and hardware shops or if they leave their home to participate in an exempt activity. Springfield, like the rest of the state has a ban on non-essential businesses from being open,
A face covering can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 to other people. A face covering can include anything that covers your nose and mouth, including dust masks, scarves and bandanas. Health care worker masks (surgical mask, N-95 or similar) must be preserved for people in the health care system.
It is important to note, that wearing a face covering should not give an individual a false sense of security. Residents are strongly encouraged to continue to follow all CDC and DPH protocols.
This advisory and recommendation is made out of an abundance of caution and continues with the city’s best efforts of being proactive for the greater good of the community’s public health and wellness.
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