North Newton will become the first community in Harvey County to mandate residents wear masks in public and within businesses. The council voted 5-0 Monday night to pass a mask mandate. “It is very similar to the one that was passed by the City of Wichita,” City Attorney Greg Nye said. The ordinance is also similar to the one the Newton City Council did not pass. The ordinance requires people to wear masks in public spaces when they are unable to consistently space more than six feet from others. That ordinance would be extended to Bethel campus but not private homes, offices, or churches. People are also required to wear masks indoors in businesses. Businesses are required to have employees wear masks in the presence of customers, food, or in areas they cannot space by more than six feet.
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