(KAIR)--A rapid increase of COVID-19 cases in Jefferson County led the County Commission this week to make the wearing of masks mandatory in public.
Monday’s move follows past decisions to opt-out of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly’s mask mandate.
WIBW-TV reports the requirement becomes effective after the arrival of midnight Wednesday, and will remain in place through November 30.

According to figures from the Jefferson County Health Department, there are currently 115 active cases in the county. Six have died.
According to the TV station, the Jefferson County order follows the state mandate that took effect July 3.

Masks must be worn in all indoor public spaces, health care settings, public transportation and ride shares, and outdoor public spaces where people cannot maintain six-feet social distance.

There are certain exceptions to the order, including children 5 and under.