Dem Colorado Gov Finally Issues Statewide Mask Rule

The Denver Post reports:

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issued a statewide mask mandate Thursday afternoon, after days of pressure from his fellow Democrats to make the move.

Polis announced at a news conference that he has issued an executive order requiring everyone age 10 and older to wear a mask or other facial covering while in public indoor spaces. The order is effective at midnight.

“Look, in Colorado, there’s no shirt, no shoes, no mask, no service,” Polis said. “Very simple.” The order is effective for at least 30 days. Violators “may be subject to civil or criminal penalties,” Polis said.

Gov. Polis Issues Statewide Face Mask Order https://t.co/A4TsaS2qF0

— Jenny Brundin (@CPRBrundin) July 16, 2020

“After pleading, prodding, cajoling, using both friendly and harsh language, & appealing to the better civic sensibilities of Coloradans everywhere, Gov. Jared Polis has finally done what he’s been resistant to do.”https://t.co/SgMGmMbEps #copolitics

— Caitlyn Kim (@caitlynkim) July 16, 2020