Rockland County issues order for school kids to wear masks all the time

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Rockland County Office Building. MHNN file photo.

NEW CITY – Top Rockland County officials have issued an order requiring children in school settings to wear masks all the time.

The order applies to all educational institutions, childcare programs and school transportation companies, and pertains to all children and students over the age of two.

“It is critical that we do everything within our power to protect the children of our community,” said County Executive Ed Day. “The order gives our inspectors the ability to issue fines to the businesses and institutions responsible for the safety of our children.

Violations can result in a civil penalty of up to $2,000 per violation per day.




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