Everett’s mayor issues executive order mandating facial coverings in public

EVERETT, Mass. — The Mayor of Everett, Carlo DeMaria, has issued an executive order mandating facial coverings in public spaces.

As of Monday, anyone over the age of two will be required to wear a facial covering in the city, in places such as but not limited to: businesses, outdoor spaces, and all public spaces.

For those visiting restaurants, the mask order will apply to any moment where you are not at your table. Once at a table, people may remove their masks.

Authorities will strictly enforce these guidelines and issue warnings and/or violations to anyone not adhering to the new health codes. Anyone found in violation of the mandate will be fined up to $300.

“I know these measures may seem extreme; however, this virus is extreme,” said DeMaria. “As we continue to grapple with the spread of the coronavirus, the response to mitigate the current pandemic and flatten the curve has to be more vigorous. We must all understand the seriousness of the virus and work with one another as we get through this period of time together.”

Recently, upticks of COVID-19 cases in the state have led state officials to temporarily halt the state’s 4-phase reopening plan until health data shows a downward trend again.

In nearby Revere, the number of cases is three times the state’s average, an alarming increase the mayor is also working to contain.

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