Polis extends mask order for 30 days

Gov. Jared Polis extended Colorado’s statewide mask mandate Saturday, Sept. 12, for another 30 days in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19.

The order extends the requirement of people 11 or older to wear nonmedical face coverings over their nose and mouth while in public indoor spaces.

The order points to mask wearing as an effective method of curbing the spread of COVID-19, and it also notes that it could prevent the reclosure of businesses and schools.

In addition to exempting children 10 years old and younger, there are also several other exceptions to the order:

­— Individuals who cannot medically tolerate a face covering.

— Individuals who are hearing impaired or otherwise disabled or who are communicating with someone who is hearing impaired or otherwise disabled, and where the ability to see the mouth is essential to communication.

— Individuals who are seated at a food service establishment.

— Individuals who are exercising alone or with others from the individual’s household and a face covering would interfere with the activity.

— Individuals who are receiving a personal service where the temporary removal of the face covering is necessary to perform the service.

— Individuals who enter a business or receive services and are asked to temporarily remove a face covering for identification purposes.

— Individuals who are actively engaged in a public safety role such as law enforcement, firefighters or emergency medical personnel.

— Individuals who are officiating at a life rite or a religious service.

— Individuals who are giving a speech for broadcast or an audience.