Health & Fitness
Mask Mandate Begins In Everett, Violators Could Be Fined $300
"Hot days like this where it's very humid, it's hard to breathe," said Khari Garcia, pulling his mask down below his chin.
EVERETT, MA — It’s now the law in Everett: wear a mask when you’re in public, or you might face a $300 fine. On Monday, the first day the mandate took effect, the temperature hovered in the 90’s.
“Hot days like this where it’s very humid, it’s hard to breathe,” said Khari Garcia, pulling his mask down below his chin.
Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria laid down the mandate as COVID-19 cases in Everett creep up to more than double the state’s rate. “We have seen a recent uptick in our cases that have been traced back to large gatherings of people in outdoor spaces,” he said. “I’m hopeful that the implementation of this order will drive our numbers back down.”
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