Local Shoppers Split On Mask Mandate
July 23, 2020 at 11:34 p.m.
Local Shoppers Split On Mask Mandate
By Amanda [email protected]
That’s what Warsaw resident Billy Derossett said Thursday about the new statewide face mask mandate taking effect Monday.
“It’s like a seatbelt,” he said. “I don’t wear ‘em. Never have, never will. I get pulled over four, five times a year. Woopty doo. I pay the ticket and go on.”
On Wednesday, Gov. Eric Holcomb announced that beginning Monday all Hoosiers will be required to wear a face covering in public if they are in public indoor spaces and commercial businesses; while using public transportation or other taxi or ride share services; and in outdoor public spaces when it’s not possible to socially distance from people not in the same family.
Additionally, face coverings will be required in schools for students in the third grade through 12th grade, with the exception of eating and drinking and strenuous activities.
“As we continue to monitor the data, we’ve seen a concerning change in some of our key health indicators,” Holcomb said during his weekly press conference. He also said some areas in the state – including Kosciusko County – who were not seeing large numbers of positive cases are now seeing double digits on a daily basis.
“Hoosiers have worked hard to help reopen our state, and we want to remain open,” Holcomb said. “By masking up, we can and will save lives and slow the spread of COVID-19.”
While Holcomb said there won’t be any “mask police” patrolling the streets, he did remind Hoosiers that not wearing a mask is punishable with a Class B misdemeanor charge.
“I don’t mind,” Cassey Eherenman, of Akron, said about it. “I’d just rather do whatever it takes to get back to normal.”
Eherenman said she has 10 children, seven of who are school-aged. She said her children aren’t worried about having to wear a mask while they’re in the classroom, “they’re just excited to get back.”
Krystal Pollack, a Milford mom of two, said she thinks the mask mandate Holcomb ordered is a good idea.
“I don’t think there’s really any reason to not wear one,” she said. She does have some concerns though about her soon-to-be third-grader masking up all day.
“I think it’s going to be a problem for the teachers,” Pollack said. “I think most of the day is going to be spent telling them to keep their masks on, don’t mess with your masks, stuff like that. So, I do worry it will get in the way of the education.”
Brandon Yoder, of Plymouth, simply said, “I don’t like them,” when it comes to face masks. “I think if companies want to have them, then they should supply them for me. Why should I have to pay for it? This isn’t my fault. I’m not really ready for it (Monday), but I’m a law-abiding citizen.”
For Kelsey Clements, of Pierceton, “It ain’t happenin’ for me. You don’t wear a condom to a baby shower,” she said.
Jackie Semon, of North Webster, said if it’s going to help get rid of the pandemic sooner then she’s fine with it.
“I didn’t always wear one,” she said. “But I will now.”
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That’s what Warsaw resident Billy Derossett said Thursday about the new statewide face mask mandate taking effect Monday.
“It’s like a seatbelt,” he said. “I don’t wear ‘em. Never have, never will. I get pulled over four, five times a year. Woopty doo. I pay the ticket and go on.”
On Wednesday, Gov. Eric Holcomb announced that beginning Monday all Hoosiers will be required to wear a face covering in public if they are in public indoor spaces and commercial businesses; while using public transportation or other taxi or ride share services; and in outdoor public spaces when it’s not possible to socially distance from people not in the same family.
Additionally, face coverings will be required in schools for students in the third grade through 12th grade, with the exception of eating and drinking and strenuous activities.
“As we continue to monitor the data, we’ve seen a concerning change in some of our key health indicators,” Holcomb said during his weekly press conference. He also said some areas in the state – including Kosciusko County – who were not seeing large numbers of positive cases are now seeing double digits on a daily basis.
“Hoosiers have worked hard to help reopen our state, and we want to remain open,” Holcomb said. “By masking up, we can and will save lives and slow the spread of COVID-19.”
While Holcomb said there won’t be any “mask police” patrolling the streets, he did remind Hoosiers that not wearing a mask is punishable with a Class B misdemeanor charge.
“I don’t mind,” Cassey Eherenman, of Akron, said about it. “I’d just rather do whatever it takes to get back to normal.”
Eherenman said she has 10 children, seven of who are school-aged. She said her children aren’t worried about having to wear a mask while they’re in the classroom, “they’re just excited to get back.”
Krystal Pollack, a Milford mom of two, said she thinks the mask mandate Holcomb ordered is a good idea.
“I don’t think there’s really any reason to not wear one,” she said. She does have some concerns though about her soon-to-be third-grader masking up all day.
“I think it’s going to be a problem for the teachers,” Pollack said. “I think most of the day is going to be spent telling them to keep their masks on, don’t mess with your masks, stuff like that. So, I do worry it will get in the way of the education.”
Brandon Yoder, of Plymouth, simply said, “I don’t like them,” when it comes to face masks. “I think if companies want to have them, then they should supply them for me. Why should I have to pay for it? This isn’t my fault. I’m not really ready for it (Monday), but I’m a law-abiding citizen.”
For Kelsey Clements, of Pierceton, “It ain’t happenin’ for me. You don’t wear a condom to a baby shower,” she said.
Jackie Semon, of North Webster, said if it’s going to help get rid of the pandemic sooner then she’s fine with it.
“I didn’t always wear one,” she said. “But I will now.”
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