Whitemarsh Now Requires Visitors To Township Bldgs To Be Masked

WHITEMARSH, PA — If you find yourself needing to visit a local government building or other township facility here, you will now need to wear a face covering, regardless of whether or not you're vaccinated against COVID-19.

Whitemarsh officials announced this week that effectively immediately, residents and visitors who frequent municipal buildings or other township property must be masked.

The move comes as many neighboring municipalities and others across Montgomery County are forcing visitors to don masks as a mitigation strategy against the rising coronavirus numbers.

Montgomery County recently instituted a mask requirement for county government buildings, and county health officials have recommended that all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, wear facemasks anytime they are indoors.

Schools in the region are also changing policy to mandate indoor mask-wearing for all students and staff this upcoming school year. The topic has been somewhat controversial, and has caused some heated school board meetings across the county.