0000003721 00000 n When Seminole Countys mask mandate began on July 1, 2020, masks were one of the few mitigation strategies available to us. The 3-2 decision was made after about four hours of. 0000022088 00000 n Donna Walsh from the Seminole County Health Department said 35% of the total population in Seminole County has been vaccinated. Florida never operated under a mask mandate, and yet, I believe it was one of the best states at managing the pandemic, striking the appropriate balance between protecting residents while keeping our economy functioning. 0000007949 00000 n 2023 Cox Media Group. VIDEO: Seminole County Commissioners vote to revisit the county mask mandate every 30 days Seminole County Commissioners vote to revisit the county mask mandate every 30 days (Jeff Levkulich, WFTV.com/WFTV). At Tuesday's meeting, they let county commissioners know how they feel. UFO? >isY"JBTgarj@k`v5[ X >> WE ARE SEEING MORE AND MORE DAYS OF MORE THAN 100 NEW CASES A DAY. "During Tuesday's discussion, a string of medical experts stressed the importance of wearing masks. Many of our neighboring counties never imposed mask mandates, including Brevard, Lake and Volusia. <]/Prev 51617/XRefStm 1320>> pic.twitter.com/vfGetm3YuC. Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. What are those two bright lights in the Florida sky? F oS&w-`?Ca}h60 :Qon%>=V hJ^[9n;z`b"SEbHxT,s0^D3I`G^i.e1l/f^eA"c*[Y<$^y/WA91l JP-#Uv9E;d94DPFDVb""I!&zm\wb2#T k.5TEZ@{gp>SrS+nW9,tz bSUb)f%wB|l_a@l`9@2 O~5/?oClC/?r|cps(80A`mnL3h1u@"Q,a{'+gCP RsL`G\H&&8JbFO}O/l,)uCUb\M-n(lKe?Lv7o4zO&wRX) 0000004749 00000 n Seminole County officials saw over-capacity crowds on Tuesday when the Board of County Commissioners voted on whether to end the countys mandatory mask order on June 7. Get latest updates political news from Central Florida and across the state. Commissioner Jay Zembower, who introduced the motion to keep the mandate in place, said his vote was made with public safety in mind, not politics. PROVO, Utah Utah Parents United, a group started by Davis County parents, hosted a press conference inside of the Historic Provo Courthouse on Thursday, using the opportunity to speak out about children returning to school without masks and school districts allowing parents to write mask exemption notes. Everyone is in a different situation and the CDC recognizes that everyone is in a different situation, Lockhart said. Seminole County Publishing Copyright 2023. The facial covering will be removed once 50% of the countys eligible population has been vaccinated, and there is 30 days in decline of transmission, Zembower said. Seminole County Public Schools, matching Friday's decision from Orange County, will require students to wear masks when classes begin next week, unless parents opt out of the directive . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Get hyperlocal forecasts, radar and weather alerts. Eight hundred appointments quickly filled up for a vaccination event at Winter Springs High School on Saturday, the first event targeted to younger age groups according to Seminole County officials. trailer Learn More. Seminole County Publishing P.O. >> FACIAL MASKS AND COVERINGS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING WORKS, AND IF PEOPLE DO IT, WE CAN SAVE LIVES. 71 0 obj <> endobj >> TALK ABOUT AN ENDGAME. COUNTY. 2023 FOX Television Stations, until SUN 4:00 AM EST, Coastal Volusia County, Persons for whom a Face Covering would cause impairment due to an existing health condition or disability, Persons working in a business or profession who are not interacting with the public and who are able to maintainsocialdistancing from co-workers, Persons working in, or patrons of, a business or profession where the use of a Face Covering would prevent them from performing the duties or receiving the services of the business or profession, Persons exercising, while maintainingsocialdistancing, Public safety, fire, and other life safety and health care personnel, as their personal protective equipment requirements, will be governed by their respective agencies. Zembower said even if the decision costs him his spot on the Commission, he made it for the right reason. We put up a sign that said if youd like to wear a mask, wear a mask. If you dont want to wear a mask, dont wear a mask, said Bryant. RELATED: Seminole County face mask mandate goes into effect on Wednesday. Si vous souhaitez personnaliser vos choix, cliquez sur Grer les paramtres de confidentialit. Kelly Shilson said she was disappointed in the three commissioners who voted to keep the mandate in place, calling them RINOs (Republicans in name only), "because they're not standing up for our constitutional rights.". Those working at Jeanine Taylor Folk Art Gallery on First Street in Sanford said safety is key while keeping the doors open during the pandemic. Seminole County officials have begun having discussions about when mask mandates and other COVID-19 rules could be lifted. >> IM NOT SCREAMING ABOUT REMOVING THE MASKS, IM SAYING LETS TAKE A MEASURED APPROACH. 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DAVE: EACH SAYING SPECIFIC NUMBERS ARE DIFFICULT TO SETTLE UPON WITH A VIRUS WERE LEARNING MORE ABOUT DAILY, BUT ONE THING IS CONSISTENT. Each expert said specific numbers are difficult to settle upon with a virus we're learning more about daily, but one thing is consistent. Mark Lehman became a News 6 reporter in July 2014, but he's been a Central Florida journalist and part of the News 6 team for much longer. hbbba`b`` c Checkpoints, staging areas, queues for the public, and other areas to which the public has access must be appropriately monitored forsocialdistancing through floor markings or similar techniques to assist patrons and employees in maintaining six (6) feet of distance from one another. Amy Lockhart, Seminole County commissioner - Original Credit: Handout - Original Source: Handout (Handout / Courtesy photo). We require masks for all guests, and we also require social distancing just to keep everybody safe, said gallery manager Bailey Wight. 0000027672 00000 n That public health order requires people over the age of 2 to wear a mask inside indoor public buildings, regardless of vaccination . Leaders in Seminole County are opening a first-of-its-kind treatment center designed to help coronavirus patients. At Tuesdays county commission meeting, several health experts weighed in, saying a facial covering is a strong mitigation factor as community spread of the virus continues. . SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. The debate over masks in schools took center stage once again in Central Florida on Thursday. As of Monday, 1,886 were identified as active cases with 92 currently hospitalized. Come Saturday, covering your face in public will no longer be a requirement across the state. In addition to thesocialdistancing requirements included in Seminole Countys Order, personal services businesses such as salons and barbershops are subject to regulations set forth by the FloridaDepartment of Business and Professional Regulations. 0000033226 00000 n a) All persons, employees, patrons, and participants must practice physical distancing by staying at least six (6) feet apart (hereinafter "social distancing"); b) Meetings, workshops, training programs, and other modes of assembly must ensure appropriate social distancing; and c) Checkout points and staging areas, including storefronts, must be =#^ 'q(_f/8E2q N?E,dL4 (Spectrum News 13/Dan Messineo), California Consumer Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information, California Consumer Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, The Seminole County Commission heard from the public Tuesday about the county's current mask mandate, Some argued that the mandate needed to stay in place until more people are vaccinated, Opponents of the mandate argued it was government overreach and that people should have the right to choose, The Commission ultimately voted 3-2 to keep the mandate in place. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. EFFECTIVE WEDNESDAY: Seminole County will enact an Executive Order requiring masks or facial coverings at places of assembly, businesses, and other places open to the public in Seminole County. I think that were going to have to keep the signs up, keep talking to customers. %%EOF In March, Gov. "This mask mandate is instilling fear and anti-social behavior into them, children need to see the faces of their parents and teachers," Kelly Shilson said. 2023, Charter Communications, all rights reserved. Massage therapy and aestheticians should adhere to guidance from the FloridaDepartment of Health. We need to allow professionals and families to determine what their risk level is, Lockhart said. Wearing masks properly is one of the ways to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, but I fundamentally believe government emergency mandates cannot remain in effect forever. Seminole County requires the use of masks for individuals at a business, restaurants included. "If we do the masks, we keep it down, end of story, it's just that simple," Seminole County Medical Director Todd Husty said. The order says people working, living, visiting or doing business in Seminole County will be required to wear a face covering consistent with CDC guidelines while at all businesses, places of assembly and other places open to the public. HW]sV}W#wtL3`k C$j! WESH 2S DAVE MCDANIEL EXPLAINS. See https://t.co/IpqioTcHMP for more info. A county commissioner writes that it's time to lift that mandate. Lorsque vous utilisez nos sites et applications, nous utilisons des, authentifier les utilisateurs, appliquer des mesures de scurit, empcher les spams et les abus; et. "They are standing up and perpetuating the fear that is unnecessary at this point," she said. ZG1{KH+ B=.y=ZNqj#3kj\JY" "Facial masks and coverings, and social distancing works, and if people do it, we can save lives," said Seminole County Emergency Manager Alan Harris. QTRF >+c %$*(e~XPZfAWrYydz}DTpZ|o3d [|{F7\/w+iynP&_ K/`'3Wx$760Pv 07rx#\t?s. dvelopper et amliorer nos produits et services. Tuesdays debate lasted several hours before commissioners voted. Checkpoints, staging areas, queues for the public, and other areas to which the public has access must be appropriately monitored forsocialdistancing through floor markings or similar techniques to assist patrons and employees in maintaining six (6) feet of distance from one another. Pinellas County will vote on its mandate in May. Seminole Countys District 2 Commissioner Jay Zembower proposed a motion that passed with a 3-2 vote. Even if the Seminole County commissioners had decided to do away with the mask mandate, Wight said guests and employees in the gallery would still have needed to continue wearing masks. SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - The debate over whether to wear a mask in Seminole County is heating up again after an argument during the Seminole County Commission meeting Tuesday morning.. Amy Lockhart is a Seminole County commissioner representing District 4. "Until the vaccine is more widely available, and a large number of people are vaccinated, wearing masks will still be the best tool we have for stopping the spread of covid-19 in the community," said Brigit Zamora.County leaders stress its policy is based on the expertise and experience of those facing patients daily. 0000028029 00000 n Seminole County joins Orange and Osceola counties and the city of Daytona Beach as the areas in Central Florida requiring the usage of a face covering. Amy Lockhart, Seminole County commissioner - Original Credit: Handout - Original Source: Handout. They have allowed an unelected official to make decisions for them and I feel as our elected official they should be on record with their vote so we know where they stand, said Kelly Shilson of Longwood. Every person working, living, visiting, or doing business in Seminole County is subject to the Executive Order. Not yet a subscriber? 0000001056 00000 n As part of the 3-2 vote, commissioners also voted to end the mandate once 50% of the county's eligible population is fully vaccinated. SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - Seminole County on Monday announced that it will require masks or facial coverings at places of assembly, businesses, and other places open to the public. 0000030587 00000 n Everything you need to know about the next launch and detailed coverage on space missions. Seminole County Public Schools announced. While benchmarks for success are hard to gauge, the experts said recent transmission and infection numbers are trending in the wrong direction, so change now is too soon. 0000030966 00000 n Members of the same household do not have to keep six (6) feet of distance between one another. >> IF WE DONT DEVELOP A STEP DOWN PLAN FOR OUR COMMUNITY, THEYRE GOING TO CREATE ONE FOR THEMSELVES, AND THAT MIGHT PUT US IN A MUCH MORE TEDIOUS SITUATION. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. Seminole County officials have begun having discussions about when mask mandates and other COVID-19 rules could be lifted. PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. That order goes into effect on Wednesday. 0000001488 00000 n Our Spectrum News app is the most convenient way to get the stories that matter to you. hb```f``Mf`e`.e`@ +9k`@q^hFY}k?/ 2Wt@4AJP P"DqU^& nG.400,=c@?A2wag`8" DY/} 0000024052 00000 n "We're still in emergency mode here," said Kevin Baker with the Florida Department of Health. Bryant owned a business in Longwood for months during the pandemic and said she left wearing a facial covering up to her customers. 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"I'm telling you it's not the flu, it is not a conspiracy theory and it is not politically-driven.". WHAT MEASURES ARE BUSINESSES REQUIRED TO TAKE? A mask or facial covering is not required by the patron when services cannot be performed while wearing a mask; the service provider is required to wear a mask. When in a place of assembly, business, or other places open to the public in Seminole County, individuals are required to maintainsocialdistancing. The Seminole County Commission heard from the public Tuesday about the county's current mask mandate Some argued that the mandate needed to stay in place until more people are. WHAT IF I AM OUTSIDE? Vous pouvez modifier vos choix tout moment en cliquant sur le lien Tableau de bord sur la vie prive prsent sur nos sites et dans nos applications. DAVE: COVID-19 FATIGUE IS GROWING. As of Monday, 1,886 were identified as active cases with 92 currently hospitalized. SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. Seminole County officials saw over-capacity crowds on Tuesday when the Board of County Commissioners voted on whether to end the countys mandatory mask order on June 7. Seminole County has 2,477 cases of coronavirus. Si vous ne souhaitez pas que nos partenaires et nousmmes utilisions des cookies et vos donnes personnelles pour ces motifs supplmentaires, cliquez sur Refuser tout. Seminole County has reported 2,506 total positive cases of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.