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Ex. MET-HOU-041 Order Primary source read

Release: Alarming Increase in COVID-19 Cases Results in Local Health Authority Ordering Use of Face Masks in Schools

HCPH release on the LHA school mask order

Harris County Public Health · Harris County, Texas (County)

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Jurisdiction
Harris County, Texas · Houston · Texas
Level
County
Authority
agency release describing the LHA order
Issued
2021-08-12 Aug. 12, 2021
In force
Aug. 12, 2021 to Sept. 30, 2021
Quarters
2021 Q3
Limitation types
Face-covering requirementSchools and child care
Addressees
  • schools; child care centers; the public
Functions reached
  • IN
  • EC
  • WF
Collection
Houston MET-HOU

Operative words

To date, COVID-19 cases have increased 332% from early July 2021 [release describing the Local Health Authority's order requiring masks in schools]

Notes

Agency's own account of Ex. -038

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