April 2, 2020
Announced today, truckers traveling in or through Laredo, Texas must wear a face cover. Those who don’t could be issued a fine of up to $1,000.
This decision was made by Laredo’s city council members, who are stepping up measures to combat the COVID-19 outbreak. Per the city council, the face cover does not have to be a facemask specifically. Any type of fabric covering will do, including a scarf or bandana. Truckers are required to wear a face cover during all public outings, including pumping gas and picking up food.
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