Santa Ana Issues New Mask Mandate, but Enforcement Remains Unclear

Santa Ana Issues New Mask Mandate, but Enforcement Remains Unclear
A mobile COVID-19 testing center is set up in Santa Ana, Calif., on Aug. 26, 2020. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
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A new mandatory mask order implemented by the Santa Ana City Council will require residents and visitors in the Southern California city to wear face coverings—but how authorities will enforce the regulation remains unclear.

Paul Eakins, Santa Ana’s public affairs information officer, told The Epoch Times that the citywide mask mandate will be in line with the state requirement and goes into effect as soon as the city manager signs the executive order.