Some members of the business community are applauding Gov. Jim Justice’s executive order that requires people to wear face coverings while inside a public location when social distancing cannot be observed.

When Justice announced the order, he said the mandate will help stop the spread of COVID-19 and likely will prevent a spike that could force the state to impose heavier restrictions on the economy.

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