Utah's REPUBLICAN Governor
orders statewide mask mandate
to slow massive COVID-19 surge

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert ordered a statewide mask mandate as well as halts on
extracurricular activities and casual social gatherings among those of different
households as skyrocketing COVID-19 cases are straining hospitals.

“We cannot afford to debate this issue any longer,” the governor said.

“The number of infections in our state is growing at an alarming rate.
Our hospitals in Utah are among the best in the world. But they cannot
give the best care when hospitals are at capacity and medical professionals
are exhausted and spread too thin, and that is what is happening now”

The mask mandate applies to everyone when in public and when within
6 feet of someone with whom they don’t share a household.
Businesses must require employees to wear masks, “promote”
mask-wearing for patrons and post signage.
Those that don’t will face fines, officials said.
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Back in July, the Aussie city of Melbourne imposed masks mandatory. Now Aussies have enjoyed the,   

Australia records zero Covid-19 cases for first time in five months

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-54768038

Aussies could do it, so could we.

Awesome! 

Happy for that nation, whatwith them having a RESPONSIBLE government and

a responsible citizenry that pitches in to help one and all.

wow      ruby red  utah   finally gets it

it's unfortunate it took surging cases, hospitalizations and deaths to make them see the light.

might save a few republicans from sure death

Probably will......but they will still complain

undoubtedly

There are other states with statewide mask mandates too

Mask mandates gain momentum among GOP governors

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, a Republican, this week ordered masks for most
public gatherings. Reynolds, who has long resisted calls from health
professionals to issue a statewide mask mandate, cited the strain the
surge in the state has placed on hospitals.

Republicans including Gov. Gary Herbert of Utah and
Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio also issued mask mandates.

West Va, North Dakota
order mask mandates
as trump virus surges

The Republican governors of North Dakota and West Virginia have 
mandated the wearing of masks in businesses and indoor spaces in their states.

“It’s just silly to be in a public building with strangers walking around
without a mask on,” West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said Friday.
“Even if you have this macho belief or whatever it may be, it’s silly.”

Science over politics and fiction, science always has the last word. 

                 some rumplickers see the light

If we would have had a competent trump government we would have had science over politics and maybe 83%+ of those who suffered and then died would NOT have occurred (according to Columbia U research)

In regards to Utah . the governor represents the church.

LDS community in Utah is the principal demographic of Utah.

That stated this must be the official position of the Prophet hence the Mormon church.

Now the NFL has a leaguewide mask mandate for all players and staff at all times. Period.

Alabama

Republican Gov. Kay Ivey on Nov. 5 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2020/11/05/gov-kay-ivey-extends-alabama-mask-mandate-into-december-retail-occupancy-rates-lifted/6166312002/ until Dec. 11

Indiana

Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb on Nov. 11 moved the state out of its Stage 5
of reopening after seven weeks of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations
soaring beyond the spring rates.
Indiana has had a statewide mask order since July.

West Virginia

Republican Gov. Jim Justice on Nov. 13 ordered the wearing of masks
at all times in businesses and other indoor spaces starting at midnight.

"It’s just silly to be in a public building with strangers
walking around without a mask on," Justice said at a press conference.

OHIO

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine announced a three-week, overnight
stay-at-home order for Ohioans starting Nov. 19. The order, aimed at
getting people to stay home from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly, comes as
COVID-19 infections as daily cases have tripled in the last three weeks.

"Basically, we want people home by 10 o'clock," DeWine said.

Ohio has had a mask mandate since July.

North Dakota

Republican Gov. Doug Burgum on Nov. 13 mandated the wearing of masks in
businesses and indoor spaces in their states, following increased pressure from
doctors, nurses and other health care professionals.

The directive goes into effect Nov. 14 and will last until Dec. 13. Burgum said
in a statement that doctors and nurses "need our help, and they need it now."

didnt know ruby redneck bama had a mask mandate

Massachusetts

Republican Gov. Charlie Baker instituted a partial stay-at-home order effective Nov. 6.
 The revised order seeks to restrict late-night congregating, telling residents to
stay home from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. ET. But it allows trips to work, running
"critical errands," such as going for groceries or for health reasons,
and allows people to take walks.

All residents also must wear face masks even when they can maintain 6 feet of
distance from others under the order. The state has had a mask mandate since May.

Mississippi

Republican Gov. Tate Reeves announced Nov. 11 he is extending his mask mandate
into December, affecting residents in 15 counties across the state.
The order will now remain in effect until Dec. 11.

Reeves said in a news release that he knows everyone in the state is growing
increasingly more frustrated by the orders, but he reiterated their importance.

"I know that we are all tired and ready to move on, but the virus is still here,"
he said. "We’ve gotten far better at dealing with it and allowing for life to go on,
but we’re not all the way there yet. Keep fighting and
protecting the most vulnerable in your life."