ONEIDA NATION (NBC 26) -- On Wednesday, the Oneida Nation Public Health Officer issued an order that requires Oneida Nation citizens to wear face coverings in public places in order to slow the spread of COVID-19.
According to a statement from the Oneida Nation, this order mandates that every person five years and older who is present on the Oneida Nation Reservation must wear a face covering when coming into contact with anyone who is not a household member.
The Oneida Nation says this mandate applies to indoor areas open to the public, while driving or riding Tribal transportation or a qualifying vehicle, in public, or at a mass gathering indoors or outdoors, unless exempted under this section. This mandate goes into effect Monday, July 27.
The mandate applies to all Oneida businesses, offices and facilities.
The Oneida Nation says between July 7th and July 21st, the number of COVID-19 cases for the Oneida Nation Health Department jurisdiction increased from 50 to 71.
