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Edinburg City Council: Disaster Declaration includes strict new guidelines

EDINBURG – The Edinburg City Council held an emergency meeting to approve a revised Disaster Order. Included in the revised Disaster Order is a mandate requiring that all Edinburg residents wear a protective face covering over their nose and mouth. “Doctors believe COVID-19 is spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes,” said Mayor Richard Molina. “But there is also medical information suggesting aerosolized droplets can be produced just by talking or even breathing. Edinburg, do not take this lightly. This is a public health emergency.” Medical professionals also warn people who are infected can spread the virus before ...

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