Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office told California residents they should wear masks “in between bites” of food while dining in public spaces with people from the same household.
“Going out to eat with members of your household this weekend? Don’t forget to keep your mask on in between bites,” the office of the governor tweeted over the weekend.
“Do your part to keep those around you healthy,” the tweet added.
Going out to eat with members of your household this weekend? Don’t forget to keep your mask on in between bites.
Do your part to keep those around you healthy. #SlowtheSpreadhttps://t.co/snYe5v55Rw pic.twitter.com/Y4fcDO5Zke
— Office of the Governor of California (@CAgovernor) October 3, 2020
The tweet also provided an illustration of when to wear a mask, such as when waiting for food or reading, but not when eating.
Californians are required to wear face masks when in public. In some areas, such as Los Angeles and Santa Clara County, people are subject to hefty fines if they don’t wear face masks in public.
“Simply put, we are seeing too many people with faces uncovered — putting at risk the real progress we have made in fighting the disease,” Newsom said this summer when announcing a statewide mask mandate. “California’s strategy to restart the economy and get people back to work will only be successful if people act safely and follow health recommendations. That means wearing a face covering, washing your hands, and practicing physical distancing.”
