"MASKS ARE MANDATORY OR FACE A FINE," New Mexico Threatens
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On May 15, 2020, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a 'modified, extended public health order requiring face coverings.' It was in effect until May 31, but was thereafter extended.
On July 2 Grisham tweeted "Mandatory face-coverings in public will be aggressively enforced."
Yet a few days later she seems to have changed her tune, pleading on July 9 that "COVID-19 continues to spread statewide. This is untenable. This virus is real. It is deadly. We cannot afford to become complacent. Your actions can make a difference. I beg you to take it seriously."
Electronic billboards on interstates throughout the state flash the message "MASKS ARE MANDATORY OR FACE A FINE" and warn of mandatory 14-day quarantine for visitors.
Despite all this tough language and threats, the face mask order is not being strictly enforced. Even the stores which have signs plastered on the doors, many of the employees are not even wearing masks.
I have found the same in cities across the U.S., even in states with tough mask orders such as Maryland ($5000 fine, 3 years in jail and a misdemaeanor criminal charge), Virginia, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. I didn't wear a mask in any of those states and no one bothered me; except 3 times a female cashier requested I wear a mask, and I went outside .
In her initial May 15 press release, Grisham stated, in part:
"Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday urged New Mexicans to stay the course in the state’s fight against the spread of COVID-19 as a modified emergency public health order eases restrictions on retail operations and requires everyone to wear a cloth face covering in public, among other changes.
The new emergency order, in recognition of increased risk of transmission with additional economic openings, requires everyone to cover their faces in public, with exceptions for eating, drinking and exercise. Reusable cloth face-coverings are easy to make with common household items (see explanatory video here).
“I know this is not popular, but seat belts, child safety seats and airbags weren’t popular either when they were first adopted, and we know they save lives,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “Please: Wear a mask. It’s compassionate. It protects others, including frontline workers of all types, and we owe them a great debt of gratitude. Let’s protect them and each other and our families.”
... “As we ease up on some restrictions, to make sure we don’t have another outbreak, everyone needs to wear your mask and keep your distance,” said Dr. David Scrase, Human Services Department secretary.
Masks will be required of everyone in public places, with exceptions for eating, drinking and exercising and medical requirements. The mask requirement is based in part on a recent study that found if 80 percent of us adopt a simple homemade face mask, we could reduce deaths from COVID-19 by 17-45 percent over two months, according to Dr. Scrase.
“All of us wearing masks could save thousands of lives,” he said.
The current 'Public Health Orders and Executive Orders' for New Mexico can be found here: https://cv.nmhealth.org/public-health-orders-and-executive-orders/
I'll be joined by state officials this afternoon to give an update on New Mexico's #COVID19 efforts and the public health emergency order.
— Michelle Lujan Grisham (@GovMLG) July 9, 2020
Tune in to https://t.co/6Xq03mOSkC at 4 PM – you don't have to have an account to watch.#MaskUp #ProtectNM pic.twitter.com/aL2DlZK5Sn
Today's update marks New Mexico's second-highest daily new case count yet. COVID-19 continues to spread statewide.
— Michelle Lujan Grisham (@GovMLG) July 8, 2020
This is untenable.
This virus is real. It is deadly. We cannot afford to become complacent. Your actions can make a difference.
I beg you to take it seriously.
COVID-19 continues to spread statewide.
— Michelle Lujan Grisham (@GovMLG) July 7, 2020
It is not safe to gather in groups. Avoid large gatherings.
Masks are required in public. Your mask protects others, others' masks protect you. We're all in this together.
COVID-19 doesn't take a holiday. Cases continue to rise across New Mexico – don't let this weekend make it worse.
— Michelle Lujan Grisham (@GovMLG) July 4, 2020
Please celebrate a happy and safe Fourth of July at home, avoiding groups, and wearing a mask if you must go out in public.#MaskUp #ProtectNM pic.twitter.com/Vv8oPHBAvF
We are in this together New Mexico. You can prevent the spread of #COVID19. Wear a mask! #AllTogetherNM pic.twitter.com/0fAEFwqUXH
— NM Dept. of Health (@NMDOH) July 3, 2020
Want schools to reopen safely? Wear a mask.
— Michelle Lujan Grisham (@GovMLG) July 3, 2020
Want businesses to be able to safely operate? Wear a mask.
Want fall sports to return? Wear a mask.
Want the economy to rebound? Wear a mask.
Want to save lives? Wear a mask.
Care about your neighbors and your family? Wear a mask. pic.twitter.com/BkS6MZ19H2
Young New Mexicans – you are NOT IMMUNE.
— Michelle Lujan Grisham (@GovMLG) July 2, 2020
60% of COVID-19 cases reported since Sunday are New Mexicans under the age of 40.
Act right. Do not gather in groups. Wear a mask. https://t.co/xOl768tBBN
Yesterday's update marked a grim milestone: 500 New Mexicans have now died because of this terrible virus.
— Michelle Lujan Grisham (@GovMLG) July 2, 2020
Please take responsibility to slow the spread of COVID-19: wear a face mask, avoid groups at all costs, and don't patron businesses that aren't using COVID-safe practices. pic.twitter.com/Pwb6yeJpen
COVID-19 cases are skyrocketing nationwide & in states directly surrounding us.
— Michelle Lujan Grisham (@GovMLG) July 2, 2020
Any further reopenings in New Mexico remain on hold.
All restrictions and occupancy limits remain in place.
Mandatory face-coverings in public will be aggressively enforced.https://t.co/xn08F3pnE0
Businesses – you must require customers to wear a mask. Unmasked customers may not enter your establishment.
— Michelle Lujan Grisham (@GovMLG) July 2, 2020
Texas and Arizona are seeing thousands of new cases a day, hundreds of deaths per week. We have avoided that fate so far – we cannot let up.
WEAR A MASK. #MaskUp
Yesterday's update marked a grim milestone: 500 New Mexicans have now died because of this terrible virus.
— Michelle Lujan Grisham (@GovMLG) July 2, 2020
Please take responsibility to slow the spread of COVID-19: wear a face mask, avoid groups at all costs, and don't patron businesses that aren't using COVID-safe practices. pic.twitter.com/Pwb6yeJpen
Its NOT THAT DEADLY you LYING SACK OF GARBAGE! Certainly NOT enough to justify ANY of your creepy lockdowns and draconian mask crap which reduces oxygen and will make healthy people SICK!
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