Indianapolis’s ABC News affiliate reports:
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb will sign an executive order that will require masks for all Hoosiers effective Monday, July 27. Holcomb said he will sign the executive order Thursday.
“When I asked you months ago to hunker down, you did. We did. We slowed the spread. It’s just factual. We protected our hospitals,” Holcomb said. “While we have continued to fare better than many other states, now we have to hunker down in a different way. Which is why wearing masks will become the fashion of the day.”
Face coverings will be required for those 8 years and older in public indoor spaces, public transportation and outside public spaces when it’s not possible to social distance.
Anti-mask protesters march around the #Indiana State House chanting “USA” & “We Will Not Comply.” pic.twitter.com/5EhmLBlzqK
— Karen Campbell (@KarenCampbellTV) July 19, 2020
Indiana is requiring Hoosiers to wear face masks in all public places beginning Monday. https://t.co/lVjdiM9gKV
— nwi.com (@nwi) July 22, 2020
Today, I announced I’ll sign an executive order requiring Hoosiers to wear face coverings in most public settings, beginning Monday.
— Governor Eric Holcomb (@GovHolcomb) July 22, 2020
The state will approach enforcement of the face covering requirement with an emphasis on education. A penalty can be levied under the authority of state law. Local governments may impose more restrictive guidelines.
— Governor Eric Holcomb (@GovHolcomb) July 22, 2020