King County businesses brace for possibility of another mask mandate
Some business owners in King County say they welcome continuing to require masks be worn indoors, regardless of a person s vaccination status. Author: Steve Soliz Updated: 6:49 PM PDT May 18, 2021
KENT, Wash. As King County waits to see if public health leaders will implement stricter rules regarding face masks, some small business owners say they are prepared for any potential changes.
Many stores in downtown Kent are still requiring masks to be worn indoors, regardless of someone s vaccination status. However, some customers aren t fans of the precautionary measures. A couple people get testy about it, said Wayne Curran, owner of Page Turner Books. But I ask them to be testy outside.