Metro Detroit Health Services Reluctant To Issue Mask Warrants As COVID Cases Rise Again

DETROIT – As COVID cases increase, local health departments are monitoring and warning.

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Authorities are not issuing mask warrants despite guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that fully vaccinated people should always wear masks indoors.

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The Wayne County Health Department urged residents to get vaccinated and wear masks indoors on Friday.

“We cannot afford to let our guard down against COVID. We don’t have community protection against the virus because too many residents are not vaccinated, ”County Director Warren C. Evans said. “With the emergence of the highly contagious Delta variant, wearing masks indoors is once again necessary to ensure the safety of people, especially children and those medically unable to get vaccinated.”

Wayne County is not alone, as Oakland County health officials are also urging residents to wear masks and get vaccinated.

“In light of the recent increase in COVID-19 cases – which include the Delta variant – we agree with the recommendation from the Centers for Disease to Control for all residents of Oakland County to wear masks and socially distancing oneself in indoor public spaces regardless of vaccination status, ”said Oakland County Medical Director Dr. Russell Faust.

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Health officials are advocating for masks, vaccinations and social distancing, but they are not demanding it.

“We want to strengthen these recommendations,” said Jimena Loveluck, MSW, health officer in the Washtenaw County Department of Health. “I do not know if we will go further by mandating. It’s not something, at least in Washtenaw County right now.

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“The health department will not issue local public orders requiring masks, but will soon issue recommendations for wearing masks in indoor public places for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people,” Kim Comerzan said MSN, RN , CNS, with the Monroe County Health Department. “The majority of people will follow these recommendations, hopefully to help reduce the spread of the virus. “

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“Throughout this pandemic, local health workers have stepped up and put in place the necessary policies to protect people in their jurisdictions,” said Dr Joneigh Khaldun. “And I would encourage them to continue to do what they have been doing throughout the pandemic.”