Ohio governor issues mask mandate that takes effect at 6 p.m. Thursday

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Gov. Mike DeWine has issued a new order requiring Ohioans to wear a mask while in public to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

During a Wednesday news conference, DeWine said the state is “at a tipping point” and “this thing could go either way.” The mandate goes into effect at 6 p.m. on Thursday.

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