usatoday--2020-07-15--7 MLB prospects (not named Luis Robert) whose debuts could shape the wild 2020 season

It does not require an oracle to declare that Luis Robert is a special talent .
The 32 home runs across three levels of the minor leagues in 2019 , along with the 36 stolen bases , are a good enough indication .
Despite not yet playing in a Major League Baseball game , the 22-year-old is primed to patrol center field for the Chicago White Sox for years to come .
His debut is expected to come on July 24 when the White Sox host the Minnesota Twins , service time a moot point — the Sox inked Robert @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need for a dramatic pause this season to gain an extra year of control on the back end .
Over the weekend , Robert swung so hard he wound up on his backside in the batter 's box , and the ball still cleared the center-field wall .
But Robert 's 2020 debut — pandemic aside — was never in question .
Here are other MLB prospects who could potentially debut this year and shake up the 60-game sprint to the playoffs .
A charge to the Blue Jays ' front-office and manager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Day starter .
The allure of controlling service time is always , and understandably , a factor .
A 60-game season , however , only heightens the argument that every game counts , and personnel decisions carry more weight .
That applies to a team in a more win-now mode than the Blue Jays , but with an exciting young core of position players ( Vladimir Guerrero Jr. , Bo Bichette , Cavan Biggio ) , who 's to say they 're not the sleeper team of 2020 ( although playing in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox does them little favor ) ?
Coming off an injury that cost him nearly all of the 2018 season , Pearson — a 6-foot-6 , 250-pound right-hander whose fastball can eclipse 100 mph — reached Class AAA and posted a 2.30 ERA with a 10.5 K/9 ratio .
He 's been the talk of Toronto 's summer camp thus far .
Concerned about his usage ?
Cap him with an innings limit or pitch count , which is not all that different from how the organization @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a promotion to Class AA to start the 2019 season , Carlson discovered his power stroke and smacked 21 homers with 59 RBI at the level .
That earned him a short stint with Class AAA Memphis to end the season , where he hit .361/.418/.681 with five homers in 18 games .
The switch-hitting 21-year-old might have to wait for a corner outfield spot to open up , but he might leave the Cardinals no choice .
And in what is being billed as a tight National League Central division race , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The top prep arm in the draft three years ago is on the doorstep of making his first big league appearance .
The 21-year-old southpaw appears to have rid the blister issues that hampered him in 2018 .
Last year , Gore posted a 1.02 ERA in the hitter-friendly California League before being promoted to Class AA for the end of the season .
Two scenarios make sense for the Padres to give Gore a shot this year .
First , if they are out of contention and have nothing to lose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exciting ; Gore kicking his leg high in the air as part of his signature windup as San Diego chases down its first postseason berth since 2006 .
A full season would have benefited him more than others on this list .
Skip this section , Mets fans .
Definitely do n't watch these two swings below .
New York shipped Kelenic to Seattle in return for Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz , and the toolsy outfielder has only impressed with the Mariners organization .
He hit at every level , advancing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look human ( .253 batting average in 21 games ) but still clubbed six homers .
It might be too early for a player who turns 21 on Thursday , but he 's already shown he can at least wallop his own team 's pitching .
Adell missed half of last season with an ankle/hamstring injury he suffered during the previous spring training .
He came back to take more than one-third of his at-bats at Class AAA , where he did not homer and whiffed in 43 of 121 ABs .
Adell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off Shohei Ohtani earlier this week .
A sign of things to come ?
Los Angeles manager Joe Maddon might see enough to give him reps in an otherwise crowded Angels outfield .
File this one under `` pretty , pretty please . ''
The Rays have arguably the best system in the game , and Franco , a switch-hitting 19-year-old shortstop , is the crown jewel .
He 's a true five-tool player .
He 's drawn more walks ( 83 ) than strikeouts in his first two minor league seasons .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republic , he might simply be too young and inexperienced with only one full season under his belt .
The Rays are likely to find themselves in the throes of a playoff race .
If summoning Franco for extra ammunition is required , it will be a win for baseball fans .
The No .
1 overall pick from the 2018 draft is also on the doorstep of the majors .
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7 MLB prospects (not named Luis Robert) whose debuts could shape the wild 2020 season
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It does not require an oracle to declare that Luis Robert is a special talent.
The 32 home runs across three levels of the minor leagues in 2019, along with the 36 stolen bases, are a good enough indication.
Despite not yet playing in a Major League Baseball game, the 22-year-old is primed to patrol center field for the Chicago White Sox for years to come. His debut is expected to come on July 24 when the White Sox host the Minnesota Twins, service time a moot point — the Sox inked Robert to a team-friendly extension, eliminating the need for a dramatic pause this season to gain an extra year of control on the back end.
Over the weekend, Robert swung so hard he wound up on his backside in the batter's box, and the ball still cleared the center-field wall.
Luis Robert hits bombs even when he’s falling. 😂 pic.twitter.com/GVRkj42FZd — Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) July 11, 2020
But Robert's 2020 debut — pandemic aside — was never in question. Here are other MLB prospects who could potentially debut this year and shake up the 60-game sprint to the playoffs.
Nate Pearson (Toronto Blue Jays)
A charge to the Blue Jays' front-office and manager Charlie Montoyo: Make Pearson the Opening Day starter.
The allure of controlling service time is always, and understandably, a factor. A 60-game season, however, only heightens the argument that every game counts, and personnel decisions carry more weight. That applies to a team in a more win-now mode than the Blue Jays, but with an exciting young core of position players (Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, Cavan Biggio), who's to say they're not the sleeper team of 2020 (although playing in a division with the New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox does them little favor)?
Coming off an injury that cost him nearly all of the 2018 season, Pearson — a 6-foot-6, 250-pound right-hander whose fastball can eclipse 100 mph — reached Class AAA and posted a 2.30 ERA with a 10.5 K/9 ratio. He's been the talk of Toronto's summer camp thus far.
What does 💯 MPH sound like?
Ask @big_nate5 🔥 pic.twitter.com/sbmYJnFioE — Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) July 11, 2020
Concerned about his usage? Cap him with an innings limit or pitch count, which is not all that different from how the organization handled him last year.
Dylan Carlson (Cardinals)
Challenged with a promotion to Class AA to start the 2019 season, Carlson discovered his power stroke and smacked 21 homers with 59 RBI at the level. That earned him a short stint with Class AAA Memphis to end the season, where he hit .361/.418/.681 with five homers in 18 games.
The switch-hitting 21-year-old might have to wait for a corner outfield spot to open up, but he might leave the Cardinals no choice. And in what is being billed as a tight National League Central division race, a well-timed promotion could be a difference-maker.
MacKenzie Gore (San Diego Padres)
The top prep arm in the draft three years ago is on the doorstep of making his first big league appearance. The 21-year-old southpaw appears to have rid the blister issues that hampered him in 2018. Last year, Gore posted a 1.02 ERA in the hitter-friendly California League before being promoted to Class AA for the end of the season.
Two scenarios make sense for the Padres to give Gore a shot this year. First, if they are out of contention and have nothing to lose. The second option is much more exciting; Gore kicking his leg high in the air as part of his signature windup as San Diego chases down its first postseason berth since 2006.
A full season would have benefited him more than others on this list.
Jarred Kelenic (Seattle Mariners)
Skip this section, Mets fans. Definitely don't watch these two swings below.
Jarred Kelenic home run swings 💥 pic.twitter.com/NiXbkpaRrN — David Adler (@_dadler) July 14, 2020
New York shipped Kelenic to Seattle in return for Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz, and the toolsy outfielder has only impressed with the Mariners organization. He hit at every level, advancing to Class AA where he finally started to look human (.253 batting average in 21 games) but still clubbed six homers.
It might be too early for a player who turns 21 on Thursday, but he's already shown he can at least wallop his own team's pitching.
Jo Adell (Los Angeles Angels)
Adell missed half of last season with an ankle/hamstring injury he suffered during the previous spring training. He came back to take more than one-third of his at-bats at Class AAA, where he did not homer and whiffed in 43 of 121 ABs.
Adell, 21, did rope a double off Shohei Ohtani earlier this week. A sign of things to come? Los Angeles manager Joe Maddon might see enough to give him reps in an otherwise crowded Angels outfield.
Wander Franco (Tampa Bay Rays)
File this one under "pretty, pretty please." The Rays have arguably the best system in the game, and Franco, a switch-hitting 19-year-old shortstop, is the crown jewel.
He's a true five-tool player. He's drawn more walks (83) than strikeouts in his first two minor league seasons. But for the native of the Dominican Republic, he might simply be too young and inexperienced with only one full season under his belt.
The Rays are likely to find themselves in the throes of a playoff race. If summoning Franco for extra ammunition is required, it will be a win for baseball fans.
Casey Mize (Detroit Tigers)
The No. 1 overall pick from the 2018 draft is also on the doorstep of the majors. A shoulder ailment caused him to miss a month last year, but that shouldn't preclude him from debuting in 2020.
Others prospects considered: C Joey Bart (San Francisco Giants), RHP Luis Patiño (Padres), Cristian Pache (Atlanta Braves), Drew Waters (Atlanta Braves), Tarik Skubal (Tigers), Sixto Sanchez (Miami Marlins), Josiah Gray (Los Angeles Dodgers)
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usatoday--2020-07-15--Ask the Captain: Do quarantine rules apply to airline passengers making connections?

Am I correct in understanding that the various quarantine requirement policies enacted by several U.S. states do not apply to passengers who are only making connections and not leaving the secure areas of the airport ?
I can not fly direct from California to Washington , D.C. , without making a connection so this is not a surprise I can afford to get caught up in .
It is a good question .
I have looked at numerous websites but can not find a definitive answer as to whether connecting passengers are exempt from the 14-quarantine rule for visitors from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instance , the FAQs for the quarantine policies in New York State , New Jersey , Connecticut and Chicago say they `` do not apply to any individual passing through designated states for a limited duration ( i.e.
, less than 24 hours ) through the course of travel . ''
There are also indications on some airline websites that these quarantine rules do not apply to connections may not apply but again , that is not a definitive answer .
I would hope common sense would say that a connecting passenger would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have n't found an official source that confirms that .
To be on the safe side , I suggest you check the websites for the airport as well as the health department COVID-19 page for the state ( s ) you 'll be connecting through .
John Cox is a retired airline captain with US Airways and runs his own aviation safety consulting company , Safety Operating Systems .
How is the plane balanced before each flight ?
Who is responsible for checking this has been done properly ?
The loading of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the captain ’ s ultimate responsibility , as stated in the Federal Aviation Regulations .
Larger operators have specially trained ground agents that supervise the loading and calculations .
The captain then reviews it and may sign the document showing his/her approval .
Domestic travelers , take note : These states still require travelers to self-quarantine or present negative COVID-19 test John Cox is a retired airline captain with US Airways and runs his own aviation safety consulting company , Safety Operating Systems .

Ask the Captain: Do quarantine rules apply to airline passengers making connections?
Show Caption Hide Caption Travelers from 15 states face Chicago quarantine People traveling to Chicago from 15 states with increases in confirmed coronavirus cases are being told they must quarantine for two weeks upon arrival or face possible fines. (July 6) AP
Am I correct in understanding that the various quarantine requirement policies enacted by several U.S. states do not apply to passengers who are only making connections and not leaving the secure areas of the airport? I cannot fly direct from California to Washington, D.C., without making a connection so this is not a surprise I can afford to get caught up in.
– Bruce, SoCal
It is a good question. I have looked at numerous websites but cannot find a definitive answer as to whether connecting passengers are exempt from the 14-day quarantine rule for visitors from states with high infection rates.
For instance, the FAQs for the quarantine policies in New York state, New Jersey, Connecticut and Chicago say they "do not apply to any individual passing through designated states for a limited duration (i.e., less than 24 hours) through the course of travel."
I would hope common sense would say that a connecting passenger would not be required to quarantine but I haven't found an official source that confirms that.
The bottom line is that without knowing which airline you are flying or which airports and states you'll be connecting through, it's hard to give you a straightforward answer. I suggest you check the websites for the airport(s) as well as those of the governor or health department in those state(s). And if you have time to get a COVID-19 test before you travel, bring the negative result with you as an added layer of insurance.
Domestic travelers, take note: These states still require travelers to self-quarantine or present negative COVID-19 test
How is the plane balanced before each flight? Who is responsible for checking this has been done properly?
– Brevan Adams, Littleton, Colorado
The loading of the airplane to ensure that it is properly balanced is the captain’s ultimate responsibility, as stated in the Federal Aviation Regulations.
Larger operators have specially trained ground agents that supervise the loading and calculations. The captain then reviews it and may sign the document showing his/her approval.
John Cox is a retired airline captain with US Airways and runs his own aviation safety consulting company, Safety Operating Systems.


usatoday--2020-07-15--Streaming Player Wars: Where to find Peacock, HBO Max and more

The latest new streamer , Peacock from NBCUniversal , debuts Wednesday , but you wo n't be able to find it on the two most popular streaming player platforms , Roku or Amazon .
Together , they account for some 70 % of the streaming viewing audience , with each claiming 40 million active users .
Both rejected HBO Max when it debuted in May as well , and have n't softened in bringing it on either .
So if you 've got a yen for watching reruns of `` Parks and Rec '' or favorites from the current NBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ channel or `` Saturday Night Live '' on demand , and love the idea of a `` Max '' HBO with special channels devoted to DC Comics , TCM and more in addition to the HBO programming , where to go ?
Full picture : NBC 's Peacock arrives last to streaming wars , but has a valuable weapon : It 's free ( with ads ) Cheap streaming options : Philo now cheapest streaming service after YouTube TV price hike .
For $ 20 , get lots of cable but no sports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Comes in three varieties , starting at $ 149.99 for a unit that streams in 1080p resolution , or the 4K models , at $ 179.99 ( with 32 gigabyte storage ) or $ 199.99 with 64 GBs .
These units are considerably more expensive than Roku and Amazon , which start at around $ 25 during the holidays and regularly go for $ 29.99 for Roku and $ 39.99 for Amazon .
A budget option , at $ 29.99 , Google Chromecast is more complicated to use than the other units .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and then click a button on the phone to `` cast '' it to the TV .
Apple offers similar tools via AirPlay 2 , and casting shows from the phone and tablets to Samsung , Sony , Vizio and LG TVs .
An expensive way to get the Peacock or HBO Max , but for $ 299.99 , Microsoft 's gaming system will also stream channels to your TV , by downloading apps from the Microsoft app store .
NBCUniversal says Peacock will be coming to Sony PlayStation 4 gaming devices the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smart TVs from Vizio , Sony ( Android TV models ) and LG will be able to access Peacock .
NBC 's parent company , Comcast , happens to be the nation 's largest cable operator .
So naturally , Peacock is available there as well as on its branded Xfinity platform .

Streaming player wars: Where to find Peacock, HBO Max and more
The latest new streamer, Peacock from NBCUniversal, debuts Wednesday, but you won't be able to find it on the two most popular streaming player platforms, Roku or Amazon.
Together, they account for some 70% of the streaming viewing audience, with each claiming 40 million active users.
Both rejected HBO Max when it debuted in May as well, and haven't softened in bringing it on either.
So if you've got a yen for watching reruns of "Parks and Rec" or favorites from the current NBC lineup, like an all-day Today show channel or "Saturday Night Live" on demand, and love the idea of a "Max" HBO with special channels devoted to DC Comics, TCM and more in addition to the HBO programming, where to go?
Full picture: NBC's Peacock arrives last to streaming wars, but has a valuable weapon: It's free (with ads)
Cheap streaming options: Philo now cheapest streaming service after YouTube TV price hike. For $20, get lots of cable but no sports or news
Here are some options:
Apple TV
Comes in three varieties, starting at $149.99 for a unit that streams in 1080p resolution, or the 4K models, at $179.99 (with 32 gigabyte storage) or $199.99 with 64 GBs.
These units are considerably more expensive than Roku and Amazon, which start at around $25 during the holidays and regularly go for $29.99 for Roku and $39.99 for Amazon.
Google Chromecast
A budget option, at $29.99, Google Chromecast is more complicated to use than the other units. You find the program on your smartphone and then click a button on the phone to "cast" it to the TV. Apple offers similar tools via AirPlay 2, and casting shows from the phone and tablets to Samsung, Sony, Vizio and LG TVs.
Microsoft Xbox
An expensive way to get the Peacock or HBO Max, but for $299.99, Microsoft's gaming system will also stream channels to your TV, by downloading apps from the Microsoft app store. NBCUniversal says Peacock will be coming to Sony PlayStation 4 gaming devices the week of July 20.
Smart TVs
NBCUniversal says smart TVs from Vizio, Sony (Android TV models) and LG will be able to access Peacock.
NBC's parent company, Comcast, happens to be the nation's largest cable operator. So naturally, Peacock is available there as well as on its branded Xfinity platform.
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usatoday--2020-07-15--Dashcam: Shaq stops along Florida interstate to assist crash victim

Shaq stops along Florida I-75 to help crash victim Shaquille O'Neal Stops to Help Driver After Crash on Florida Interstate @

Shaq stops along Florida I-75 to help crash victim
Shaquille O'Neal Stops to Help Driver After Crash on Florida Interstate.
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usatoday--2020-07-15--Statue of BLM protester replaces toppled figure of 17th-century English slave trader

A resin-and-steel statue of a Black Lives Matter protester was surreptitiously placed early Wednesday atop a pedestal in the English city of Bristol previously occupied by the toppled statue of a 17th-century slave trader named Edward Colston .
The sculpture of protester Jen Reid was made by Marc Quinn , an artist who said he was inspired to create the piece after seeing a photograph of Reid standing on the platform with her fist raised during Black Lives Matter protests in the city about 120 miles southwest of London .
Reparations bill gets new attention : Could other nations provide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ artist in Britain , said in a statement on his website that the statue was erected without formal consent from local authorities in Bristol .
He said that both he and Reid hoped the piece – entitled `` A Surge of Power ( Jen Reid ) 2020 '' – would be a `` permanent solution to what should be there ... We want to keep highlighting the unacceptable problem of institutionalized and systemic racism that everyone has a duty to face up to ...
It 's time for direct action now . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ near her hometown in Slovenia set on fire Reid said she chose to collaborate with Quinn on the work because it represented `` making a stand for my mother , for my daughter , for Black people like me .
It ’ s about Black children seeing it up there .
It ’ s something to feel proud of , to have a sense of belonging , because we actually do belong here and we ’ re not going anywhere . ''
The statue of Colston was brought down and thrown into Bristol @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as part of a worldwide reckoning sparked by the death of George Floyd , a Black man , while in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25 . '
I 'm leaving , not coming back ' : Fed up with racism , Black Americans head overseas The 18-foot high bronze statue of Colston had stood on Colston Avenue in Bristol since 1895 .
Colston traded textiles and wool and used some of the proceeds to build schools , churches and almshouses .
But this was enabled by his selling enslaved people in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 1689 .
His statue has long divided Bristol 's residents .
In a statement , Marvin Rees , Bristol 's mayor , said that `` what is installed on ( the pedestal ) must be decided by the people of Bristol . ''
He said that a process had been established to `` manage ( this ) journey . ''
In the U.S. , Black Lives Matter murals have been painted in streets in cities across the country after protests over racial inequality and calls for police reform following Floyd 's death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lives Matter mural painted in front of Trump Tower in New York City a `` symbol of hate . ''
The president tweeted that the mural would be `` denigrating '' to what he described as a `` luxury '' avenue .
Trump : 'More white people ' are killed by police ; studies show that 's not true

Statue of BLM protester replaces toppled figure of 17th-century English slave trader
Show Caption Hide Caption Black Lives Matter statue replaces slave trader monument The statue of slave trader Edward Colston was replaced with a sculpture of a Black Lives Matter protester in Bristol, England. USA TODAY
A resin-and-steel statue of a Black Lives Matter protester was surreptitiously placed early Wednesday atop a pedestal in the English city of Bristol previously occupied by the statue of a 17th-century slave trader named Edward Colston.
The sculpture of protester Jen Reid was made by Marc Quinn, an artist who said he was inspired to create the piece after seeing a photograph of Reid with her fist raised during protests in the city about 120 miles southwest of London.
Reparations bill gets new attention: Could other nations provide a blueprint?
Quinn, a well-known artist in Britain, said in a statement on his website that the statue was erected without formal consent from authorities in Bristol.
He said he and Reid hoped the piece – titled "A Surge of Power (Jen Reid) 2020" – would be a "permanent solution to what should be there. ... We want to keep highlighting the unacceptable problem of institutionalized and systemic racism that everyone has a duty to face up to. ... It's time for direct action now."
Melania Trump: Statue of first lady near her hometown in Slovenia set on fire
Reid said she collaborated with Quinn on the work because it represented "making a stand for my mother, for my daughter, for Black people like me. It’s about Black children seeing it up there. It’s something to feel proud of, to have a sense of belonging, because we actually do belong here and we’re not going anywhere."
The statue of Colston was toppled and thrown into Bristol's harbor by anti-racism protesters last month as part of a worldwide reckoning after the death of George Floyd, a Black man, while in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25.
'I'm leaving, not coming back': Fed up with racism, Black Americans head overseas
The 18-foot-high bronze statue of Colston had stood on Colston Avenue in Bristol since 1895. Colston traded textiles and wool and used some of the proceeds to build schools, churches and almshouses. This was enabled by his selling enslaved people in the Caribbean and the Americas from 1672 to 1689. His statue has long divided residents.
In a statement, Marvin Rees, Bristol's mayor, said, "What is installed on (the pedestal) must be decided by the people of Bristol." He said a process had been established to "manage (this) journey."
Black Lives Matter murals have been painted in streets in cities across the USA amid protests over racial inequality and calls for police overhauls after Floyd's death. President Donald Trump called a mural painted in front of Trump Tower in New York City a "symbol of hate." The president tweeted that the mural would be "denigrating" to what he described as a "luxury" avenue.
Trump: 'More white people' are killed by police; studies show that's not true


usatoday--2020-07-16--Face masks in public

Face masks in public

Have you been wearing a face mask when you leave home ?
As coronavirus cases rise in at least 45 states , many governors are instituting or renewing orders requiring people to wear face coverings in public .
Most of the orders require people to wear masks in both indoor and outdoor public spaces where social distancing is n't possible , but some apply to only specific places or age groups .
None of the orders applies to children younger than 2 or people with a medical condition or disability that prevents them from wearing a face covering .
Several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Mississippi – do not have mask mandates but recommend that people wear face masks .
Face mask requirements : Can stores make you wear a mask ?
Do kids have to wear masks ?
These states require you to wear a face mask in public : Gov .
Kay Ivey issued an order effective July 16 requiring the use of face masks in public `` when interacting within 6 feet '' of people from separate households .
The order specifies masks must be worn in indoor spaces open to the public , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or an outdoor space where 10 or more people are gathered The order is currently set to run through July 31 and supersedes any local orders .
Gov .
Asa Hutchinson issued an order July 16 requiring the use of face masks in public throughout the state .
Gov .
Gavin Newsom issued a statewide order June 18 mandating the use of face masks in indoor public spaces and outdoor public spaces when social distancing is not possible .
The order applies while driving or operating any public transportation or private car service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Gov .
Ned Lamont issued an order April 20 requiring the use of face masks in public spaces when social distancing is not possible .
The order applies when a person is in a taxi , ride-share or public mass transit service or enclosed transit stop .
Gov .
John Carney issued an order effective April 28 requiring the use of face masks inside businesses , at health care providers and in outdoor public spaces when social distancing is not possible .
It applies to using public transportation or a paratransit vehicle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ride-sharing vehicle .
Gov .
David Ige issued an order April 17 requiring customers of essential businesses and employees who have contact with customers or goods to wear cloth face masks .
The order requires customers waiting to get into businesses to wear masks .
Violations could result in a fine of not more than $ 5,000 or imprisonment not more than one year , or both , according to the order .
Gov .
J.B. Pritzker issued an order April 30 requiring the use of face masks in public and at work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ masks in indoor spaces such as stores and other public spaces where social distancing is n't feasible .
Gov .
Laura Kelly issued an order effective July 3 requiring the use of face masks in indoor public spaces or while in line to enter indoor public spaces , at health care providers , in outdoor public spaces when social distancing is not possible , on public transportation or in a taxi , private car service or ride-sharing vehicle .
The order mandates that businesses must require customers and employees to wear masks in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Andy Beshear issued an order July 9 requiring face coverings in public .
The mandate begins July 10 and will last for 30 days .
Children under the age of 5 and people with health conditions are exempt .
Gov .
John Bel Edwards issued an order effective July 13 requiring the use of face masks inside businesses and crowded outdoor spaces .
The order applies to people 8 years and older .
Parishes with fewer than 100 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people for the most recent two-week period are allowed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Janet Mills issued an order effective May 1 requiring the use of face masks in public when social distancing is hard to maintain , including in stores and health facilities , at playgrounds and in parking lots , in lines for takeout services and on public transportation or ride-sharing services .
Gov .
Larry Hogan issued an order effective April 18 requiring the use of masks or face coverings when inside retail establishments and grocery stores or when riding any form of public transportation .
The order requires all essential retail establishments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The mandate extends only to customers who are 9 or older .
Those with children ages of 2 to 9 should make `` reasonable efforts '' to have them use face coverings .
List : At least 21 states pause reopening or take new steps to limit the spread of COVID-19 Gov .
Charlie Baker issued an order effective May 26 requiring the use of face masks in indoor and outdoor public spaces when social distancing is not possible , including on public transportation or ride-sharing services .
On July 10 Gov .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ expanding on her June 17 order ) requiring the use of face masks when in indoor public spaces and in crowded outdoor spaces .
The order requires any business that is open to the public to refuse entry or service to people who refuse to wear a face covering .
Gov .
Steve Sisolak issued an order June 24 requiring the use of face masks in public transportation , work environments , businesses or any generally publicly accessible space .
Gov .
Phil Murphy issued an order April 8 requiring customers and workers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Businesses must provide , at their expense , face coverings and gloves for their employees , according to the order .
Murphy signed another order July 8 requiring people to wear face masks while outside and unable to maintain a six-foot distance from others .
Gov .
Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an order May 15 requiring the use of face masks when around others in public , including at the grocery store , pharmacy , health clinic and on public transportation .
New Mexicans and out-of-state visitors could face $ 100 fines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mask , the governor said July 1 .
Gov .
Andrew Cuomo issued an order effective April 17 requiring the use of face masks when in a public place and when unable to maintain social distance .
Gov .
Roy Cooper issued an order June 24 requiring people 11 or older to wear face masks in public spaces when unable to maintain social distance .
The order calls out child care facilities , day camps and overnight camps , where workers , all other adults and children 11 or older must wear face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Have you been wearing a face mask when you leave home?
As coronavirus cases rise in at least 45 states, many governors are instituting or renewing orders requiring people to wear face coverings in public. Most of the orders require people to wear masks in both indoor and outdoor public spaces where social distancing isn't possible, but some apply to only specific places or age groups.
None of the orders applies to children younger than 2 or people with a medical condition or disability that prevents them from wearing a face covering.
Several states – such as Florida, Georgia and Mississippi – do not have mask mandates but recommend that people wear face masks.
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These states require you to wear a face mask in public:
Alabama
Gov. Kay Ivey issued an order effective July 16 requiring the use of face masks in public "when interacting within 6 feet" of people from separate households. The order specifies masks must be worn in indoor spaces open to the public, a vehicle operated by a transportation service or an outdoor space where 10 or more people are gathered
The order is currently set to run through July 31 and supersedes any local orders.
Arkansas
Gov. Asa Hutchinson issued an order July 16 requiring the use of face masks in public throughout the state.
California
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a statewide order June 18 mandating the use of face masks in indoor public spaces and outdoor public spaces when social distancing is not possible. The order applies while driving or operating any public transportation or private car service or ride-sharing vehicle when passengers are present.
Colorado
Gov. Jared Polis issued an order effective July 16 requiring the use of face masks when entering or moving within any public indoor space or while using or waiting to use public transportation or ride-shares.
The order applies to people who are 11 years and older.
Connecticut
Gov. Ned Lamont issued an order April 20 requiring the use of face masks in public spaces when social distancing is not possible. The order applies when a person is in a taxi, ride-share or public mass transit service or enclosed transit stop.
Delaware
Gov. John Carney issued an order effective April 28 requiring the use of face masks inside businesses, at health care providers and in outdoor public spaces when social distancing is not possible. It applies to using public transportation or a paratransit vehicle, taxi, private car service or ride-sharing vehicle.
Hawaii
Gov. David Ige issued an order April 17 requiring customers of essential businesses and employees who have contact with customers or goods to wear cloth face masks. The order requires customers waiting to get into businesses to wear masks.
Violations could result in a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment not more than one year, or both, according to the order.
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Illinois
Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued an order April 30 requiring the use of face masks in public and at work. The order requires the use of masks in indoor spaces such as stores and other public spaces where social distancing isn't feasible.
Kansas
Gov. Laura Kelly issued an order effective July 3 requiring the use of face masks in indoor public spaces or while in line to enter indoor public spaces, at health care providers, in outdoor public spaces when social distancing is not possible, on public transportation or in a taxi, private car service or ride-sharing vehicle.
The order mandates that businesses must require customers and employees to wear masks in spaces visited by the public.
Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear issued an order July 9 requiring face coverings in public. The mandate begins July 10 and will last for 30 days. Children under the age of 5 and people with health conditions are exempt.
Louisiana
Gov. John Bel Edwards issued an order effective July 13 requiring the use of face masks inside businesses and crowded outdoor spaces. The order applies to people 8 years and older.
Parishes with fewer than 100 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people for the most recent two-week period are allowed to opt out of the mandate.
Maine
Gov. Janet Mills issued an order effective May 1 requiring the use of face masks in public when social distancing is hard to maintain, including in stores and health facilities, at playgrounds and in parking lots, in lines for takeout services and on public transportation or ride-sharing services.
Maryland
Gov. Larry Hogan issued an order effective April 18 requiring the use of masks or face coverings when inside retail establishments and grocery stores or when riding any form of public transportation. The order requires all essential retail establishments to make staff wear face coverings.
The mandate extends only to customers who are 9 or older. Those with children ages of 2 to 9 should make "reasonable efforts" to have them use face coverings.
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Massachusetts
Gov. Charlie Baker issued an order effective May 26 requiring the use of face masks in indoor and outdoor public spaces when social distancing is not possible, including on public transportation or ride-sharing services.
Michigan
On July 10 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an updated order (expanding on her June 17 order) requiring the use of face masks when in indoor public spaces and in crowded outdoor spaces. The order requires any business that is open to the public to refuse entry or service to people who refuse to wear a face covering.
Nevada
Gov. Steve Sisolak issued an order June 24 requiring the use of face masks in public transportation, work environments, businesses or any generally publicly accessible space.
New Jersey
Gov. Phil Murphy issued an order April 8 requiring customers and workers to use face masks at essential businesses. Businesses must provide, at their expense, face coverings and gloves for their employees, according to the order.
Murphy signed another order July 8 requiring people to wear face masks while outside and unable to maintain a six-foot distance from others.
New Mexico
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an order May 15 requiring the use of face masks when around others in public, including at the grocery store, pharmacy, health clinic and on public transportation.
New Mexicans and out-of-state visitors could face $100 fines if they don’t wear a mask, the governor said July 1.
New York
Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an order effective April 17 requiring the use of face masks when in a public place and when unable to maintain social distance.
North Carolina
Gov. Roy Cooper issued an order June 24 requiring people 11 or older to wear face masks in public spaces when unable to maintain social distance.
The order calls out child care facilities, day camps and overnight camps, where workers, all other adults and children 11 or older must wear face coverings within 6 feet of another person.
Ohio
Gov. Mike DeWine issued an order effective July 8 requiring the use of face masks in public in seven counties: Butler County, Cuyahoga County, Franklin County, Hamilton County, Huron County, Montgomery County and Trumbull County.
Children under 10 and other minors who can't wear a face covering are not required to wear one, according to the order. People whose physicians advise against wearing masks are also exempt.
Oregon
Gov. Kate Brown issued an order effective July 1 requiring the use of face masks in indoor public spaces. The order applies to business owners, employees and people visiting indoor public spaces.
Children under 12, as well as people with a disability or a medical condition that prevents them from wearing a face covering, are not required to wear one, according to the order.
Pennsylvania
The state Department of Health issued an updated order July 1 requiring the use of face masks in indoor public spaces and in outdoor public spaces when social distancing is not possible, at health care facilities, on public transit and ride-sharing vehicles and at work when interacting with the public.
Rhode Island
Gov. Gina Raimondo issued an order effective May 8 requiring the use of face masks in indoor and outdoor public spaces when social distancing is not possible.
Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott issued an order effective July 3 requiring the use of face masks in public spaces in counties with 20 or more active COVID-19 cases. The governor issued a proclamation giving mayors and county judges the ability to impose restrictions on outdoor gatherings of more than 10 people.
The order does not apply to people eating, drinking, swimming or exercising or those under 10 years old.
Virginia
Gov. Ralph Northam issued an order May 29 requiring Virginians to wear face coverings in public indoor settings, including on public transportation.
The mandate applies to anyone age 10 and older. It does not apply to people who are eating, drinking or exercising.
Washington
The state secretary of health issued an order effective June 26 requiring people 5 and older to wear face masks in any indoor public setting or when outdoors and unable to maintain social distance.
Gov. Jay Inslee issued an order effective July 7 directing businesses to require and enforce the use of face coverings by all customers or visitors.
West Virginia
Gov. Jim Justice issued an order effective July 7 requiring the use of face coverings in indoor public settings when social distancing is not possible. The mandate applies to people 9 and older.