Effective at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Baltimore County will require everyone age 2 and older to wear face coverings in all indoor public spaces to slow the spread of coronavirus, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. announced on Tuesday.

“The evidence here is indisputable,” Olszewski said at a press conference. “Masks help reduce the spread of COVID-19… But we know that this tool is most powerful when used universally within our community settings.”

Maryland orders already require people to wear face coverings while riding public transportation and visiting restaurants, bars and retail businesses.

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