Sarasota County Commissioners endorse face mask recommendations from the surgeon general

SARASOTA COUNTY – Today, the Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners endorsed recommendations from the Florida Surgeon General that states all individuals in Florida should wear face coverings in any setting where social distancing is not possible.

In addition, the commissioners also support the decisions that businesses make regarding COVID-19 safety measures in their establishments.

The community is also encouraged to continue following health and safety recommendations from the Florida Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

For more information, call the Sarasota County Contact Center at 941-861-5000 or visit  www.scgov.net .