Chautauqua County will not enforce new mask mandate
12/13/2021 2:08:23 PM
By Dave Rowley, News Director
New York State's new mask mandate went into effect on Monday for all indoor public places unless businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement. But don't expect Chautauqua County to enforce the mandate. Local health departments are being directed by the state to enforce the mandate that was announced on Friday by Governor Kathy Hochul. But County Executive P.J. Wendel told WDOE News on Monday that the County Health Department does not have the personnel available to enforce it...
Wendel-State should enforce it
Wendel is asking that businesses encourage patrons to wear masks, but they should not engage in any confrontations with non-compliant patrons...
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When announcing the mandate, Hochul said the mandate would remain in effect until January 15, after which the state will re-evaluate it based on current conditions.