Current Order

Read Current Order

  • Face Covering Emergency Order #2 went into effect on September 10, 2021 at 12:01am. See Face Covering Emergency Order #2 and our news release for details. This order will be in effect until October 8, 2021.

    • Face coverings are required among people ages two and older when in any enclosed space open to the public where other people, except for members of the person’s own household or living unit, are present.
    • Face coverings are also required while driving or riding in any form of public transportation.
    • See full order for certain situations where a face covering may be removed.

What is an enclosed, public space?

A space is enclosed if it has a roof and more than two substantial walls. A substantial wall is a wall with no opening or with an opening that either does not allow air in from the outside or is less than 25 percent of the wall's surface area. 

A space is public if a member of the public can enter it or if it is subject to ADA laws. Examples:
  • An event at a venue may be a private event, but because the venue is a public space subject to ADA laws, it is considered a public space. 
  • A workspace may be closed to the public but because it is still subject to ADA laws, it is considered a public space. People working there must wear masks in congregate spaces but may remove masks in private offices with a door if they are alone.

I think a business is operating unlawfully. What can I do?

With Face Covering Emergency Order, masks are required among employees and customers ages two and up in indoor public spaces. Please email us if you believe a business is operating unlawfully.

Past Orders

  • Order 1 (May 13, 2020 to May 18, 2020)
  • Order 2 (May 18, 2020 to May 26, 2020 at 7:59am)
  • Order 3 (in Spanish) (May 26, 2020 at 8:00am to June 5, 2020)
  • Order 4 (June 5, 2020 to June 15, 2020 at 7:59am)
  • Order 5 (June 15, 2020 at 8:00am to June 25, 2020 at 9:59pm)
  • Order 6 (June 25, 2020 at 10:00pm to July 2, 2020 at 7:59am)
  • Order 7 (July 2, 2020 at 8:00am to July 13, 2020 at 7:59am)
  • Order 8 (in Spanish, in Hmong) (July 13, 2020 at 8:00am to August 24 at 7:59am)
  • Order 9 (August 24, 2020 at 8:00am to September 1, 2020 at 11:59pm)
  • Order 9, Amended (September 2, 2020 at 12:01am to November 17, 2020 at 11:59pm)
  • Order 10 (November 18, 2020 at 12:01am to November 20, 2020 at 4:29pm)
  • Order 10, Amended (November 20, 2020 at 4:30pm to December 16, 2020 at 12:01am)
  • Order 11 (in Spanish) (December 16, 2020 at 12:01am to January 13, 2021 at 12:01am)
  • Order 12 (January 13, 2021 at 12:01am to February 10, 2021 at 12:01am)
  • Order 13 (February 10, 2021 at 12:01am to March 10, 2021 at 12:01am)
  • Order 14 (March 10, 2021 at 12:01am to March 17, 2021 at 11:59pm)
  • Order 14, Amended (March 18, 2021 at 12:01am to April 7, 2021 at 12:01am)
  • Order 15 (April 7, 2021 at 12:01am to May 5, 2021 at 12:01am)
  • Order 16 (May 5, 2021 at 12:01am to June 2, 2021 at 12:01am)
  • Face Covering Emergency Order (August 19, 2021 at 12:01am to September 10, 2021 at 12:01am)