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SAN ANTONIO (April 29, 2020) — Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Judge Nelson
Wolff issued separate but joint updates to their Stay Home, Work Safe
Orders to continue slowing the spread of COVID-19. The city orders are ef-
fective at 12:01 a.m., April 29, 2020 will last until 12:01 a.m. on May 19. The
county orders are effective at 11:59 p.m. on April 29, 2020 and will last until
12:01 a.m. on May 19, 2020 and/or until it is either rescinded or amended.
The City’s order can be found here.
The County’s order can be found here.
“The social distancing and other common-sense measures recommended by
our public safety officials have been successful,” said Mayor Ron Nirenberg.
“The new orders are a continuation of that effective strategy, which is un-
doubtedly limiting the spread of COVID-19 and reducing the damage being
done by this highly contagious disease.
“This latest order will allow us to keep the tools in place that have proved
successful while still conforming to the Governor’s latest orders. Furthermore, this order extends the temporary suspension of
eviction and foreclosure proceedings,” stated County Judge Nelson Wolff. “Together with the City of San Antonio, we have put
in place measures based on science and medical guidance that will allow for the gradual reopening while still providing for the
safety of our community.”
Cloth face coverings
The orders require that all people 10 years or older must continue to wear a cloth face covering over their nose and mouth
when in a public place, or patronizing essential services or reopened services, where it is difficult to maintain six feet of distance
from others, such as when visiting a grocery store or pharmacy and/or working in areas that involve close proximity with other
coworkers.
Employers that are essential services and reopened services must provide face cloth face coverings to employees who are
working in an area or activity which will necessarily involve close contact or proximity to co-workers or the public where six feet
separation from other individuals is not feasible.
Cloth face coverings could include homemade masks, scarfs, bandanas, or a handkerchief. The public should reserve medical
grade masks and N95 respirators for first responders and health care workers. The public must continue social distancing while
outside their home while performing essential activities, as outlined in the Mayor’s Stay Home Work Safe Order.
Face coverings do not need to be worn in the following circumstances:
When exercising outside or engaging in physical activity outside
While driving alone or with passengers who are part of the same household as the driver
When doing so poses a greater mental or physical health, safety, or security risk
While pumping gas or operating outdoor equipment
While in a building or activity that requires security surveillance or screening, for example, banks
When consuming food or drink
When using cloth face coverings, the public should:
Wash their hands with soap and water before putting on your mask.
Make sure it covers their mouth and nose. It should fit snugly, but comfortably.
Not touch their eyes, nose, and mouth while wearing your mask.
When removing, avoid touching their face.
Wash their hands or use hand sanitizer immediately after.
Remember to wash their mask. Cloth face coverings can go straight in the washing machine or can be washed by hand with
soap and warm water.
Consistent with Executive Order GA-18 issued by Governor Greg Abbott, a civil or criminal penalty will not be imposed on per-
sons who do not wear a cloth face covering, but they should consider the health and safety of their neighbors as they leave their
homes for essential activities.
The best protection against COVID-19 is to stay home.
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