Mask Mandate
/ˈmæsk ˈmænˌdeɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal requirement imposed by a government or authority mandating the wearing of face masks in specified settings to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
The city council enacted a mask mandate during the pandemic to reduce virus transmission.
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Commentary
Mask mandates are typically promulgated under public health statutes and may vary in scope and duration depending on the emergency context.
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