Newark officials have announced that the police department will begin enforcing
Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order requiring people to wear masks in outdoor public spaces.
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Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose said Tuesday that warnings will go out first, but police will begin issuing summonses beginning on Thursday.
Gov. Murphy’s executive order requires residents to wear masks outside when social distancing isn't possible to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
There are a few exceptions to the rule. Children under the age of 2 will not have to wear one, and the same goes if a mask inhibits someone's health or they are dining outdoors.