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Coronavirus: Over the age of 5 in Laredo, Texas? Cover your nose and mouth or pay a fine

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LAREDO, Texas — Residents in one Texas city are being required to wear something that covers their nose and mouth when they’re out in public during the coronavirus outbreak — or else face a fine of up to $1,000.

Starting on Thursday, all people over the age of 5 in Laredo will have to wear some kind of covering, such as a homemade mask, scarf, bandanna or handkerchief when entering a building open to the public.

Residents will also have to cover their mouth and nose when using public transportation, taxis, ride shares or when pumping gas.

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The new rule doesn’t apply to people riding in their own vehicles or if they are outside for exercise and following social distancing guidelines.

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The mandate for wearing the covering was issued on Tuesday by Laredo’s city council.

The South Texas city of more than 261,000 residents along the U.S.-Mexico border is about 155 miles (250 kilometres) southwest of San Antonio.

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