Hillsborough rejects expanded face mask rule
The county makes its proposal a recommendation, not a requirement for outdoor service areas of bars and restaurants.
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Patrons in outside service areas of bars and restaurants should wear masks, according to a new recommendation from Hillsborough County. Commissioner Kimberly Overman had south to make the recommendation a mandate.. Pictured here are people celebrating New Year's Eve on Seventh Avenue in Ybor City, Tampa. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]
Updated Jan. 21
TAMPA â Hillsborough Countyâs face mask rule wonât be expanded to apply to outdoor service of bars and restaurants, county commissioners decided Thursday.
âOur small business have just been put through too much. As a policy I just think this will be an overkill,â said Commissioner Stacy White.