Wording In Proposed Mask Mandate Would Be Changed

The Dubuque County Board of Health on Tuesday night removed language from a proposed countywide mask mandate that required businesses to turn away customers not complying with the rule. On Tuesday, Board of Health members focused on the latest draft proposal. Instead of requiring businesses to turn away noncomplying customers, the section will be changed to require signage at the entrances informing people that face coverings are required inside and that, should they not have one, one would be provided. During a work session Monday, Supervisors Dave Baker and Ann McDonough gave little indication that their stances have changed since they voted against a mandate last month. Supervisor Jay Wickham is in favor of such a mandate.