Expect to wear a face mask in Johnson County — if you’re in a crowd of 100 or more
Johnson County is requiring residents to wear face coverings in gatherings of 100 or more people.
The order, issued by Johnson County Judge Roger Harmon, took effect at 6 p.m. Friday and follows Gov. Greg Abbott’s order closing bars at noon Friday and limiting restaurants to 50% capacity beginning Monday. Health officials hope the measures help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Johnson County’s order is good through 6 p.m. July 3.
The order requires residents to wear masks in public areas where 100 or more people are gathered and social distancing isn’t possible. Residents with significant physical or mental health risks from wearing a mask aren’t required to use one. Residents who are consuming food or beverages or receiving a service where a mask would impede the service aren’t required to wear a mask.
There have been 314 COVID-19 cases in the county, including four deaths.
Estimated active cases over time
Coronavirus daily active case estimates by local counties in the Dallas - Fort Worth metroplex, beginning April 8, 2020. Data provided by Texas Health and Human Services.
