By Amanda Woods
The interim chief health officer of Orange County, Calif., lifted the requirement for the public to wear face masks — days after his predecessor resigned amid criticism, and even death threats, over her order, according to a new report.
Dr. Clayton Chau announced Thursday that while face coverings are no longer mandatory, they are strongly recommended to keep the virus at bay as more businesses in the county are given the green light to reopen.
“I want to be clear. This does not diminish the importance of face coverings,” Chau announced Thursday, according to KABC. “I stand with the public health experts and believe wearing cloth face coverings help to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community and save lives.”
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