KISSIMMEE, Fla. – For the few people walking around downtown Kissimmee early Monday, most were abiding by Osceola County's new mandate requiring face coverings to be worn while in public.
The emergency order was announced Friday by officials who said the measure can help stop the spread of coronavirus. Millie Diaz, who was wearing a mask while walking her dogs, said she supports the mandate. “I think that everybody should be wearing it,” Diaz said. “(It’s) for the safety of everybody, for their health.” The new requirement went into effect at 12:01 a.m.
Monday and will continue until officials deem face coverings are no longer needed. Officials urged the public to not buy N95 masks or PPE but instead use a scarf, bandana or T-shirt.