Mask Mandate in Cerro Gordo County

County makes the move Thursday

Forecast is next./// we've all had to take a trip down to the county courthouse to renew our license plates or make a tax payment.

In one local county you better bring your mask, along with your checkbook.

Kimt news 3's nick kruszalnicki is live in the latest county to make masks mandatory.

Nick?

George, it's cerro gordo county that is joining a long list of places that are requiring people to mask up when entering county buildings.

With case numbers spiking, county leaders say now is the time to act.

"we're not trying to put regulations in place that prohibit them from doing business here, but it really is a safety issue and that's how we look at it."

Tom meyer with the county explains why supervisors voted in favor of the mask mandate.

"the public has to have it on as soon as they walk in the door and until they leave.

All employees then will have to wear them outside their designated work areas."

There is no set date for the mask rule to end.

Meyer says county officials are constantly reviewing the latest pandemic data.

"right now it's spiking still.

So i guess when it starts to level off or the rates are decreasing day to day from 10 a day to 12 a day, down to maybe one or two, we'll have that discussion.

Of course, ultimately it's the supervisors' decision."

Near the courthouse, missy nicholson says she supports the supervisors decision.

"i think it's a good thing.

I think people should have to wear them when they're going in there."

Missy's been taking precautions with her family and limiting their time in crowded places.

The resolution goes into effect on monday at 8 a?

"*m lie in mason city, nick kruszalnicki, kimt news 3.

Thank you nick.

Both rochester and mason city are also requiring