City of Naples Health Information Update – Covid-19 (Coronavirus)
December 21, 2020
City Council adopts resolution requiring masks and social distancing
Naples, FL (December 21, 2020) – The Naples City Council met today at a Special Meeting to discuss current conditions of COVID-19 in our community and the adoption of a resolution requiring face coverings and social distancing when in public places. After hours of public comment and deliberation from Mayor and Council members, City Council voted 4-3 in favor of the resolution. The resolution requires all persons to wear face coverings, defined as a mask worn over the nose and mouth, when inside any public building or business, or attending public outdoor events when it is not possible to maintain social distancing of a minimum of 6-feet from other persons.
The resolution also has requirements for all businesses and public outdoor events. There are exceptions to the resolution such as children under the age of two; persons actively eating or drinking; or persons needing reasonable accommodation as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The entire resolution is attached for distribution and will be made available online at www.naplesgov.com by Tuesday, December 22, 2020.
