Whatcom residents strongly urged to wear masks when out in public, starting Friday

Whatcom County is strongly urging people who go out in public or work together in a shared space to wear a cloth mask starting Friday, May 22, to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

Dr. Greg Stern, Whatcom Health officer, issued the directive about the use of cloth face coverings, joining King County in doing so. King County’s directive, which is voluntary, started Monday, May 18.