Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf answering questions from the press. Governor Tom Wolf today announced a $225 million statewide grant program to support small businesses that were impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis and subsequent business closure order. Harrisburg, PA — June 8, 2020
BY: TODD BARTLEY, NEWS TALK WMPT, NEWS@TALKWILLIAMSPORT.COM
On Monday as the press conference with Governor Wolf was concluding, the final question was posed by Todd Bartley (photo left) of News Talk WMPT.
QUESTION: Governor, you had I believe on social media said earlier today that masks are required. Previously you said they’re the recommended. Is there a difference in the guidance on masks going forward for entering a business?
Governor Wolf responded:
“They’re not required.
Let me make sure I say this right cuz I’m not a lawyer.
I’m not sure, whether they’re required or not though – let me just put a plug in for wearing masks.
The mask protects other people.
Obviously if you’re yelling, I think we’re learning more about that that is there less effective.
But and just general conversation if you’re in a room with somebody else or you’re close to somebody else you actually are doing them a favor by wearing a mask.
So I will find out, we’ll find out what with the legality is.
But but we really ought to be wearing masks and stores should be requiring that of their customers.
They can do that with shirts and shoes they should certainly be able to do it with masks to try to keep their other customers safe.”
The Official Facebook Page of Governor Wolf posted the following on June 7, 2020:
Pennsylvanians are required to wear cloth face masks when visiting businesses and are strongly encouraged to wear a mask anytime they leave their homes.
Remember: My mask protects you. Your mask protects me.
With the actions of the PA House and Senate this evening it is expected Governor Wolf will be attending the press conference on Wednesday and News Talk WMPT will be in attendance.
