The general public order: This order from the secretary of health requires Washingtonians, with some exceptions, to wear face coverings in public spaces (indoors in most situations, and outdoors when proper physical distancing can’t be maintained). People are individually responsible to comply with this order.

As Mason County Public Health and Washington State Department of Health responds to the COVID-19 outbreak in Washington State, there are hundreds of questions each day. While it’s difficult to answer each and every question received. Washington State Department of Health has compiled some of the most frequently asked questions and their responses.