(KNZA)--A public health order in Jackson County that requires the use of a face mask in public and limits mass gatherings to 25 people has been extended two weeks.

The Jackson County Commission took the action Monday.

Commissioners will review the health order again during their December 14 meeting.

The order was first approved by the Commission at their November 13 meeting at the request of County Health Officer Angie Reith  to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.

As of Monday, Jackson County has had a total of 697 positive cases since the beginning of the pandemic.