City of Rochester to mandate use of masks in indoor spaces beginning this week

The Rochester City Council voted overwhelmingly Monday to approve a citywide mandate on the use of face masks in indoor public spaces.

The resolution, passed 6-1 (Council President Randy Staver was the lone nay vote), was brought forward by Mayor Kim Norton, who said the requirement was necessary to keep the economy open and to protect the safety and well-being of residents and visitors. Prior to the vote, a Mayo Clinic infectious disease expert spoke in favor of the policy.

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The full text of the mayor’s order can be found here.