Another Tampa Bay county, Hillsborough County will officially require residents to wear face masks in all businesses this week. The order goes into effect Wednesday at 5 p.m. TAMPA — Supporters and opponents of a Hillsborough County ordinance requiring masks to be worn in local businesses squared off in court Friday as … The order does not apply to private clubs and religious organizations. … Face coverings must be worn inside all indoor establishments in Hillsborough County. By Gillian Smith , Patch Staff Jul 6, 2020 4:43 p m ET White and commissioner Sandy Murman have indicated previously that they believe a discussion about the mask requirement should happen in early October, … The former Hillsborough Emergency Policy Group approved the county’s the mask order in June on a 5-3 vote with Murman providing one of … TAMPA — Starting Wednesday at 5 p.m., all indoor business operators will be required to enforce a mandatory mask order in Hillsborough County. For more information, visit Pinellas County's . The Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group voted Monday to revise its face mask mandate following complaints by business owners. The county’s Emergency Policy Group voted on Monday to raise the age of children exempt from the mandate from 2 to 8. Hillsborough County: Face masks are still required in all businesses, including nonprofits and not-for-profit businesses, open to the public. TAMPA — Facing an uptick in COVID-19 cases, Hillsborough County extended its mandatory face mask rule Wednesday. An order issued under the state of … The exception to the mask mandate pertains to children under 5 years old. TAMPA — Two Hillsborough County commissioners want to consider revoking the county’s face mask rule that’s been in place since June. Requirements to wear face masks in Hillsborough County businesses and public spaces will continue for another week, but there are some adjustments. When do I have to start following them? The meeting was held on Monday, where local health officials and city commissioners discussed the issue of rising COVID-19 cases in the state. The mandate will go into effect on Wednesday, June 24 at 5 p.m. The county extended its local state of emergency until Nov. 12, which means that yes, you will still need to wear a mask in public. With COVID-19 transmissions exploding in recent weeks, Hillsborough County Health Director Doug Holt said last week that wearing masks is the best measure to reduce the huge surge of COVID infections. TAMPA, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Commission's weekly COVID-19 emergency meeting was postponed today, but commissioner Stacy White says – had it gone on as planned – he was going to propose ending the county's mask mandate.